Enrollment
392
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+80% 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
What stands out at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 80% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #438, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Among Kansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Frontier School of Innovation (645 students): Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 11.1:1).
Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students) and Park Hill South High (1,890 students) alongside Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr..
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 Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. compares
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,846
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Hill, which includes Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr..
$13,846
Per student
+7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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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 public 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 23.1:1, 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. 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.
Is Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. a good school?
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. 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 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.
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