- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grandview, MO
Conn-West Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Conn-West Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291314000550
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conn-West Elem. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Conn-West Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conn-West Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grandview, MO.
School address
District: Grandview C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291314000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Conn-West Elem. held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 291314000550 · Grandview, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 13:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students)
Conn-West Elem. held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Conn-West Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview Sr.
Grandview Sr. High
1,203 students
- Martin City El
Martin City Elem.
638 students
- Grandview Midd 471
Grandview Middle
471 students
- This school 338
Conn-West Elem.
338 students
- Meadowmere Ele 336
Meadowmere Elem.
336 students
- Belvidere Elem 294
Belvidere Elem.
294 students
What this shows Conn-West Elem. reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conn-West Elem. compares
Conn-West Elem. 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$15,435
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Two or More 10.9%
White 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Conn-West Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grandview C-4 reports $15,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conn-West Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin City Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowmere Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conn-West Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Frequently asked questions about Conn-West Elem.
How many students attend Conn-West Elem.?
Conn-West Elem. has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grandview, MO. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conn-West Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Conn-West Elem. is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conn-West Elem.?
69.8% of students at Conn-West Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conn-West Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Conn-West Elem. is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Grandview, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conn-West Elem.?
Conn-West Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Conn-West Elem. rank among elementary schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Conn-West Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grandview, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grandview on the city page.
What other schools are in Grandview C-4?
Besides Conn-West Elem., Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students), Martin City Elem. (638 students), and Grandview Middle (471 students). See the Grandview C-4 district page for the complete list.