How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | M. L. KING ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KANSAS CITY, MO | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 519 | 768 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | M. L. KING ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,566 | $19,566 |
| District | KANSAS CITY 33 | KANSAS CITY 33 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | M. L. KING ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| African American | 78.6% | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 20.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | M. L. KING ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 259.5:1 | 768:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 64.9% | 23.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.