- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Freda Markley Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Freda Markley Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291434002979
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freda Markley Early Childhood earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #26 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Freda Markley Early Childhood has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freda Markley Early Childhood ranks #26 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434002979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Freda Markley Early Childhood held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 291434002979 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Freda Markley Early Childhood held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Freda Markley Early Childhood 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
- Ervin Elementa 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- This school 190
Freda Markley Early Childhood
190 students
What this shows Freda Markley Early Childhood reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freda Markley Early Childhood compares
Freda Markley Early Childhood 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Freda Markley Early Childhood is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Freda Markley Early Childhood 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 |
| Ervin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freda Markley Early Childhood'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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~190 students)
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 public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freda Markley Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Freda Markley Early Childhood is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 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% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freda Markley Early Childhood?
Freda Markley Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Freda Markley Early Childhood rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Freda Markley Early Childhood ranks #26 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 Freda Markley Early Childhood, 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.