Enrollment
644
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladstone, MO
Chapel Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chapel Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292280001262
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel Hill Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Hill Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gladstone, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapel Hill Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapel Hill Elementary
Chapel Hill Elementary is a large elementary school in Gladstone, Missouri, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Missouri schools and 36% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 384 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #368, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside Chapel Hill Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chapel Hill Elementary compares
Chapel Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 36% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Missouri - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Chapel Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Chapel Hill Elementary.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chapel Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapel Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapel Hill Elementary
How many students attend Chapel Hill Elementary?
Chapel Hill Elementary has 644 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladstone, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 36% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapel Hill Elementary?
31.6% of students at Chapel Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chapel Hill Elementary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel Hill Elementary?
Chapel Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapel Hill Elementary rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Hill Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gladstone, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gladstone on the city page.
Is Chapel Hill Elementary a good school?
Chapel Hill Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Chapel Hill Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.
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