- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Ingels Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ingels Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291434000655
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ingels Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #33 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ingels Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ingels Elementary ranks #33 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ingels Elementary shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 291434000655 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Ingels Elementary shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ingels Elementary 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
- Hickman Mills
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
590 students
- Ervin Elementa 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- This school 261
Ingels Elementary
261 students
What this shows Ingels Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ingels Elementary compares
Ingels Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
White 9.6%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Ingels Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Ingels Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith-Hale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ingels Elementary'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
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ingels Elementary
How many students attend Ingels Elementary?
Ingels Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingels Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingels Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ingels Elementary?
100.0% of students at Ingels Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ingels Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ingels Elementary is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ingels Elementary?
Ingels Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Ingels Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ingels Elementary ranks #33 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 Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Ingels Elementary, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 students), Smith-Hale Middle (770 students), and Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center (590 students). See the Hickman Mills C-1 district page for the complete list.