How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DOBBS ELEMENTARY | SMITH-HALE MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KANSAS CITY, MO | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 320 | 770 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 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 | DOBBS ELEMENTARY | SMITH-HALE MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,564 | $18,564 |
| District | HICKMAN MILLS C-1 | HICKMAN MILLS C-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DOBBS ELEMENTARY | SMITH-HALE MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.7% | — |
| African American | 54.4% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | — |
| Asian | 8.4% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | — |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DOBBS ELEMENTARY | SMITH-HALE MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 320:1 | 256.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.8% | 61.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 305 |
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.