Enrollment
801
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 290002903216 Charter school
Guadalupe Centers Elementary — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Guadalupe Centers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 19
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: Guadalupe Centers Schools · 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)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guadalupe Centers Elementary 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
Guadalupe Centers Elementary reports 801 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% above the Missouri average and 57% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 401 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Guadalupe Centers Schools spends $17,183 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.0% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Guadalupe Centers Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 76% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 92% | — | — |
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
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,183
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 801 Top 92% in Missouri — larger than 8% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.3% +76% vs state
NCES ID 290002903216
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 401:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 57
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guadalupe Centers Schools, which includes Guadalupe Centers Elementary.
$17,183
Per student
+13%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 65.9%
Federal 16.1%
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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Guadalupe Centers Elementary
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary has 801 students enrolled. It is a other school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
81.3% of students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Guadalupe Centers Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.