- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Gladstone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291640002529
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #16 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Elementary ranks #16 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640002529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Gladstone Elementary grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 291640002529 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 13.1:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Gladstone Elementary grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gladstone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- This school 406
Gladstone Elementary
406 students
What this shows Gladstone Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladstone Elementary compares
Gladstone Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
African American 25.4%
Asian 16.0%
White 7.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Gladstone Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladstone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Elementary
How many students attend Gladstone Elementary?
Gladstone Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladstone Elementary?
99.2% of students at Gladstone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone Elementary?
Gladstone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gladstone Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Elementary ranks #16 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 Kansas City 33?
Besides Gladstone Elementary, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and M. L. King Elementary (768 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.