Enrollment
190
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291434002979
Freda Markley Early Childhood — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Freda Markley Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freda Markley Early Childhood compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Freda Markley Early Childhood reports 190 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the Missouri average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hickman Mills C-1 spends $18,564 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.1% from local sources (property taxes), 31.9% from the state, and 26.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Freda Markley Early Childhood compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,564
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 190 Top 29% in Missouri — larger than 71% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +117% vs state
NCES ID 291434002979
Student demographics
African American 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
White 11.1%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman Mills C-1, which includes Freda Markley Early Childhood.
$18,564
Per student
+22%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 31.9%
Federal 26.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Freda Markley Early Childhood
How many students attend Freda Markley Early Childhood?
Freda Markley Early Childhood has 190 students enrolled. It is a other school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freda Markley Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Freda Markley Early Childhood is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freda Markley Early Childhood?
100.0% of students at Freda Markley Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freda Markley Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Freda Markley Early Childhood is African American at 61.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freda Markley Early Childhood?
Freda Markley Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.