- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Dobbs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dobbs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291434000652
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobbs Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #39 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobbs Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbs Elementary ranks #39 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Dobbs Elementary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291434000652 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Dobbs Elementary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dobbs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruskin High Sc
Ruskin High School
1,299 students
- Smith-Hale Mid
Smith-Hale Middle
770 students
- Hickman Mills
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
590 students
- Ervin Elementa 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- This school 320
Dobbs Elementary
320 students
What this shows Dobbs Elementary reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobbs Elementary compares
Dobbs Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$14,610
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Dobbs Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickman Mills C-1 reports $14,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dobbs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith-Hale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobbs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dobbs Elementary
How many students attend Dobbs Elementary?
Dobbs Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dobbs Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dobbs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobbs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dobbs Elementary is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobbs Elementary?
Dobbs Elementary 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 Dobbs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbs Elementary ranks #39 of 48 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Dobbs Elementary, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 students), Smith-Hale Middle (770 students), and Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center (590 students). See the Hickman Mills C-1 district page for the complete list.