- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Eastgate 6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Eastgate 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292280001268
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastgate 6th Grade Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #12 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastgate 6th Grade Center has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastgate 6th Grade Center ranks #12 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Eastgate 6th Grade Center grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 292280001268 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 12.6:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Eastgate 6th Grade Center grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eastgate 6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 629
Eastgate 6th Grade Center
629 students
What this shows Eastgate 6th Grade Center reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastgate 6th Grade Center compares
Eastgate 6th Grade Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$14,136
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Eastgate 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastgate 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastgate 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastgate 6th Grade Center
How many students attend Eastgate 6th Grade Center?
Eastgate 6th Grade Center has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastgate 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastgate 6th Grade Center is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Eastgate 6th Grade Center?
52.1% of students at Eastgate 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastgate 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Eastgate 6th Grade Center is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastgate 6th Grade Center?
Eastgate 6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Eastgate 6th Grade Center rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastgate 6th Grade Center ranks #12 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 North Kansas City 74?
Besides Eastgate 6th Grade Center, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.