- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Guadalupe Centers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Guadalupe Centers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002903216Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guadalupe Centers Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #49 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Guadalupe Centers Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guadalupe Centers Elementary ranks #49 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Guadalupe Centers Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 290002903216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Guadalupe Centers Elementary held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 290002903216 · Kansas City, MO Other · MID · CHARTER
801 enr · 13.6:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Guadalupe Centers High School (458 students)
Guadalupe Centers Elementary held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Guadalupe Centers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Guadalupe Centers Elementary
801 students
- Guadalupe Cent
Guadalupe Centers High School
458 students
- Guadalupe Cent
Guadalupe Centers Middle
355 students
What this shows Guadalupe Centers Elementary reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guadalupe Centers Elementary compares
Guadalupe Centers Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,440
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Guadalupe Centers Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Guadalupe Centers Schools reports $17,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guadalupe Centers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Centers High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guadalupe Centers Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guadalupe Centers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guadalupe Centers Elementary
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
Guadalupe Centers Elementary has 801 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (lower 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 Guadalupe Centers Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Guadalupe Centers Elementary ranks #49 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 Guadalupe Centers Schools?
Besides Guadalupe Centers Elementary, Guadalupe Centers Schools also operates Guadalupe Centers High School (458 students) and Guadalupe Centers Middle (355 students). See the Guadalupe Centers Schools district page for the complete list.