- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 2/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291434003409
👥 S:T ratio 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center earns 2/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #23 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 2
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center ranks #23 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434003409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+330 students YoY
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+102.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+330 students YoY 291434003409 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 24.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 2
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+102.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruskin High Sc
Ruskin High School
1,299 students
- Smith-Hale Mid
Smith-Hale Middle
770 students
- This school
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
590 students
- Ervin Elementa 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- Millennium at 356
Millennium at Sante Fe
356 students
What this shows Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center compares
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center is a growing 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 92% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 8.5%
White 7.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
District finance for Hickman Mills C-1 reports $14,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith-Hale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millennium at Sante Fe | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
How many students attend Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center has 590 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), up 330.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center is 24.6:1, which is 92% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
100.0% of students at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 2/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center ranks #23 of 23 middle 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 middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 students), Smith-Hale Middle (770 students), and Ervin Elementary School (427 students). See the Hickman Mills C-1 district page for the complete list.