Enrollment
341
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291640000826
George Melcher Elementary — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for George Melcher Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
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: Kansas City 33 · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Melcher Elementary 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
George Melcher Elementary reports 341 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 115% above the Missouri average and 91% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 341 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kansas City 33 spends $19,566 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.0% from local sources (property taxes), 2.3% from the state, and 22.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 George Melcher Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 54% | — | — |
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
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 115% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Missouri — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,566
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 341 Top 54% in Missouri — larger than 46% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.0% +115% vs state
NCES ID 291640000826
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 7.6%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 341:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.8%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 31
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kansas City 33, which includes George Melcher Elementary.
$19,566
Per student
+28%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 2.3%
Federal 22.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about George Melcher Elementary
How many students attend George Melcher Elementary?
George Melcher Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is a other school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Melcher Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Melcher Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 23% 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 George Melcher Elementary?
99.0% of students at George Melcher Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Melcher Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Melcher Elementary is African American at 57.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Melcher Elementary?
George Melcher Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.