- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Frank Rushton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Frank Rushton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200795001408
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Rushton Elem earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Rushton Elem has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Rushton Elem ranks #9 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Frank Rushton Elem held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200795001408 · Kansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15.6:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Frank Rushton Elem held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Frank Rushton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 359
Frank Rushton Elem
359 students
What this shows Frank Rushton Elem reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Rushton Elem compares
Frank Rushton Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 67% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
African American 22.3%
White 12.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Frank Rushton Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Rushton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Rushton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Rushton Elem
How many students attend Frank Rushton Elem?
Frank Rushton Elem has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Rushton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Rushton Elem is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Rushton Elem?
71.1% of students at Frank Rushton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Rushton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Frank Rushton Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Rushton Elem?
Frank Rushton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Frank Rushton Elem rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Rushton Elem ranks #9 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. 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 Kansas City?
Besides Frank Rushton Elem, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.