- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291640000880
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #15 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #15 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
East High School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 291640000880 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,155 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln College Prep. (997 students)
East High School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
607 students
What this shows East High School reports 1,155 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High School compares
East High School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,155
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.1%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 34.2%
Asian 6.1%
White 3.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, East High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Prep. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,155 students)
Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 1,155 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High School?
99.7% of students at East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is Hispanic or Latino 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 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East High School rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #15 of 20 high 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 high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides East High School, Kansas City 33 also operates Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), M. L. King Elementary (768 students), and Northeast High (732 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.