- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Ervin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ervin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291434003246
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ervin Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #37 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ervin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ervin Elementary School ranks #37 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434003246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ervin Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 291434003246 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 9.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Ervin Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ervin Elementary School 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
- This school 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- Millennium at 356
Millennium at Sante Fe
356 students
What this shows Ervin Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ervin Elementary School compares
Ervin Elementary 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Missouri - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 10.1%
White 9.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Ervin Elementary School 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 Ervin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 |
| Warford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium at Sante Fe | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ervin Elementary School'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
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ervin Elementary School
How many students attend Ervin Elementary School?
Ervin Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ervin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ervin Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 37% 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 Ervin Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Ervin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ervin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ervin Elementary School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ervin Elementary School?
Ervin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ervin Elementary School rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ervin Elementary School ranks #37 of 55 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 schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Ervin Elementary School, 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.