Enrollment
590
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 291434003409
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
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: Hickman Mills C-1 · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center 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
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center reports 590 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the Missouri average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hickman Mills C-1 spends $18,564 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.1% from local sources (property taxes), 31.9% from the state, and 26.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 85% | — | — |
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
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,564
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.
Overview
Enrollment 590 Top 85% in Missouri — larger than 15% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +117% vs state
NCES ID 291434003409
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman Mills C-1, which includes Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center.
$18,564
Per student
+22%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 31.9%
Federal 26.0%
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
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center is 13.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center?
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.