- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
John Fiske Elem
Federal NCES profile for John Fiske Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200795001397
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Fiske Elem earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Fiske Elem has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Fiske Elem ranks #11 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1,616 students YoY
John Fiske Elem shrank from 1,908 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-84.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1,616 students YoY 200795001397 · Kansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 11.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
John Fiske Elem shrank from 1,908 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-84.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
John Fiske Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 287
John Fiske Elem
287 students
What this shows John Fiske Elem reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Fiske Elem compares
John Fiske Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Kansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White 9.4%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, John Fiske Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Fiske Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Fiske Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Fiske Elem
How many students attend John Fiske Elem?
John Fiske Elem has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,908 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 1,616.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Fiske Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at John Fiske Elem is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Fiske Elem?
57.1% of students at John Fiske Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Fiske Elem?
The largest demographic group at John Fiske Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Fiske Elem?
John Fiske Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 John Fiske Elem rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, John Fiske Elem ranks #11 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides John Fiske Elem, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.