- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson City, MO
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Federal NCES profile for H Kenneth Kirchner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203043
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H Kenneth Kirchner School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 16
- students enrolled
H Kenneth Kirchner School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H Kenneth Kirchner School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
H Kenneth Kirchner School shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 290002203043 · Jefferson City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 3.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
H Kenneth Kirchner School shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
H Kenneth Kirchner School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- Shady Grove Sc
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Maple Valley S
Maple Valley School
35 students
- This school 16
H Kenneth Kirchner School
16 students
What this shows H Kenneth Kirchner School reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How H Kenneth Kirchner School compares
H Kenneth Kirchner School is a shrinking 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 | 3.2:1 | ▼ 75% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in Missouri - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
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.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, H Kenneth Kirchner School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How H Kenneth Kirchner School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H Kenneth Kirchner School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~16 students)
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 special-education school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H Kenneth Kirchner School?
The student-teacher ratio at H Kenneth Kirchner School is 3.2:1, which is 75% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 80% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H Kenneth Kirchner School rank among schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, H Kenneth Kirchner School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jefferson 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 Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides H Kenneth Kirchner School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Shady Grove School (39 students), and Mapaville School (37 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.