Enrollment
131
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 290001502752 Charter school
Gordon Parks Elem. — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Parks Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Gordon Parks Elem. · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Parks Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gordon Parks Elem. reports 131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% 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 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the Missouri average and 93% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gordon Parks Elem. spends $27,124 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Gordon Parks Elem. 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 19% | — | — |
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
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$27,124
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 131 Top 19% in Missouri — larger than 81% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +117% vs state
NCES ID 290001502752
Student demographics
African American 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 9.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gordon Parks Elem., which includes Gordon Parks Elem..
$27,124
Per student
+78%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 25.4%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Parks Elem.
How many students attend Gordon Parks Elem.?
Gordon Parks Elem. has 131 students enrolled. It is a other school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Elem. is 8.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 45% 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 Gordon Parks Elem.?
100.0% of students at Gordon Parks Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Parks Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Parks Elem. is African American at 54.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Parks Elem.?
Gordon Parks Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.