Enrollment
392
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292355003087
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
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
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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. 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
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 82% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% below the Missouri average and 54% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park Hill spends $15,923 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.7% from local sources (property taxes), 21.7% from the state, and 9.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 82% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 64% | — | — |
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
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
— 82% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,923
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
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.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 64% in Missouri — larger than 36% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 23.5:1 +82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.8% -48% vs state
NCES ID 292355003087
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Hill, which includes Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr..
$15,923
Per student
+4%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 21.7%
Federal 9.6%
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
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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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 other school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is 23.5:1, which is 82% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.