- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Gateway 6th Grade Center shrank from 923 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 292280003321 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Gateway 6th Grade Center shrank from 923 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gateway 6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school
Gateway 6th Grade Center
882 students
What this shows Gateway 6th Grade Center reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway 6th Grade Center compares
Gateway 6th Grade Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,136
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
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.
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
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~882 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), down 54.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.