- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Chouteau Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chouteau Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292280001263
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chouteau Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #9 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chouteau Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chouteau Elementary ranks #9 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Chouteau Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 292280001263 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 11.9:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Chouteau Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Chouteau Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 346
Chouteau Elementary
346 students
What this shows Chouteau Elementary reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chouteau Elementary compares
Chouteau Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Chouteau Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chouteau 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chouteau Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chouteau Elementary
How many students attend Chouteau Elementary?
Chouteau Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chouteau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chouteau Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chouteau Elementary?
58.1% of students at Chouteau Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chouteau Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chouteau Elementary is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chouteau Elementary?
Chouteau Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chouteau Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chouteau Elementary ranks #9 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Chouteau 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.