- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292355003087
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #55 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. ranks #55 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355003087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 292355003087 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 23.1:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Hill High
Park Hill High
1,947 students
- Park Hill Sout
Park Hill South High
1,890 students
- Walden Middle 730
Walden Middle
730 students
- Plaza Middle 673
Plaza Middle
673 students
- Lakeview Middl 653
Lakeview Middle
653 students
- This school 392
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.
392 students
What this shows Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. compares
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 80% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,382
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
White 50.0%
African American 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Park Hill reports $15,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.
How many students attend Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is 23.1:1, which is 80% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
23.8% of students at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. ranks #55 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 Park Hill?
Besides Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr., Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students), Park Hill South High (1,890 students), and Walden Middle (730 students). See the Park Hill district page for the complete list.