- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Indian Creek Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290825000226
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Elem. has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elem. ranks #6 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Indian Creek Elem. grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 290825000226 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 14.3:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Sr. High (679 students)
Indian Creek Elem. grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Indian Creek Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Sr. Hig
Center Sr. High
679 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
493 students
- Center Elem.
Center Elem.
314 students
- This school
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- Boone Elem. 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- Red Bridge Ele 201
Red Bridge Elem.
201 students
What this shows Indian Creek Elem. reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Creek Elem. compares
Indian Creek Elem. 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,423
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
White 9.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Indian Creek Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center 58 reports $16,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Creek Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Bridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Elem.
How many students attend Indian Creek Elem.?
Indian Creek Elem. has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elem. is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Creek Elem.?
98.9% of students at Indian Creek Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Elem. is African American at 70.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Elem.?
Indian Creek Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Indian Creek Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elem. ranks #6 of 48 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Center 58?
Besides Indian Creek Elem., Center 58 also operates Center Sr. High (679 students), Center Middle (493 students), and Center Elem. (314 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.