Enrollment
882
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Gateway 6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Gateway 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292280003321
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway 6th Grade Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway 6th Grade Center has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway 6th Grade Center ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280003321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway 6th Grade Center compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway 6th Grade Center
Gateway 6th Grade Center is a large middle school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 882 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside Gateway 6th Grade Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway 6th Grade Center compares
Gateway 6th Grade Center on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Gateway 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Gateway 6th Grade Center.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
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.
How Gateway 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway 6th Grade Center
How many students attend Gateway 6th Grade Center?
Gateway 6th Grade Center has 882 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway 6th Grade Center is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway 6th Grade Center?
27.3% of students at Gateway 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Gateway 6th Grade Center is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway 6th Grade Center?
Gateway 6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway 6th Grade Center rank among public schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway 6th Grade Center ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Gateway 6th Grade Center a good school?
Gateway 6th Grade Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Gateway 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.
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