Enrollment
557
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, KS
Chelsea Elem
Federal NCES profile for Chelsea Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200795001392
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chelsea Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #6 of 25
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chelsea Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Elem ranks #6 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chelsea Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chelsea Elem
Chelsea Elem is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.2% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kansas City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Piper Creek Elementary (598 students): Chelsea Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students) and Silver City Elem (1,495 students) alongside Chelsea Elem.
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 Chelsea Elem compares
Chelsea Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 14.2%
White 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Chelsea Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kansas City, which includes Chelsea Elem.
$16,610
Per student
+7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 70.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 Chelsea Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chelsea Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Piper Creek Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hazel Grove Elem
Standard public school
537 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Welborn Elem
Standard public school
504 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
434 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Elem
How many students attend Chelsea Elem?
Chelsea Elem has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Elem is 14.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chelsea Elem?
76.2% of students at Chelsea Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chelsea Elem?
The largest demographic group at Chelsea Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chelsea Elem?
Chelsea Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chelsea Elem rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chelsea Elem ranks #6 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Chelsea Elem a good school?
Chelsea Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Kansas City?
Besides Chelsea Elem, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.
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