- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Congress Middle
Federal NCES profile for Congress Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292355002418
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congress Middle 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.
- #4 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Congress Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Middle ranks #4 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355002418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Congress Middle held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 292355002418 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 11.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Congress Middle held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Congress Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Hill High
Park Hill High
1,947 students
- Park Hill Sout
Park Hill South High
1,890 students
- Walden Middle 730
Walden Middle
730 students
- Plaza Middle 673
Plaza Middle
673 students
- Lakeview Middl 653
Lakeview Middle
653 students
- This school 601
Congress Middle
601 students
What this shows Congress Middle reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congress Middle compares
Congress Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 58% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,382
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Congress Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park Hill reports $15,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Congress Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congress Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Congress Middle
How many students attend Congress Middle?
Congress Middle has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Middle is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 Congress Middle?
19.2% of students at Congress Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congress Middle?
The largest demographic group at Congress Middle is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congress Middle?
Congress Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Congress Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Middle ranks #4 of 23 middle 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 middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Hill?
Besides Congress Middle, Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students), Park Hill South High (1,890 students), and Walden Middle (730 students). See the Park Hill district page for the complete list.