Enrollment
16
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 290002203043
H Kenneth Kirchner School — Jefferson City, MO
Federal NCES profile for H Kenneth Kirchner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 82
🌟 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: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H Kenneth Kirchner School 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
H Kenneth Kirchner School reports 16 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 66% 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 72% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 H Kenneth Kirchner School 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 | 4.4:1 | ▼ 66% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
— 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Enrollment 16 Top 2% in Missouri — larger than 98% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 4.4:1 -66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 290002203043
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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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 H Kenneth Kirchner School
How many students attend H Kenneth Kirchner School?
H Kenneth Kirchner School has 16 students enrolled. It is a other school in JEFFERSON CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H Kenneth Kirchner School?
The student-teacher ratio at H Kenneth Kirchner School is 4.4:1, which is 66% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H Kenneth Kirchner School?
The largest demographic group at H Kenneth Kirchner School is White at 75.0%. The school serves a student body in JEFFERSON CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H Kenneth Kirchner School?
H Kenneth Kirchner School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.