- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
John T. Hartman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John T. Hartman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291640000838
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John T. Hartman Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #35 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John T. Hartman Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John T. Hartman Elementary ranks #35 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
John T. Hartman Elementary grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 291640000838 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 14.4:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
John T. Hartman Elementary grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John T. Hartman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- This school 360
John T. Hartman Elementary
360 students
What this shows John T. Hartman Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How John T. Hartman Elementary compares
John T. Hartman Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
White 8.1%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, John T. Hartman Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John T. Hartman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John T. Hartman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about John T. Hartman Elementary
How many students attend John T. Hartman Elementary?
John T. Hartman Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John T. Hartman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John T. Hartman Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John T. Hartman Elementary?
99.1% of students at John T. Hartman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John T. Hartman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John T. Hartman Elementary is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John T. Hartman Elementary?
John T. Hartman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 T. Hartman Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, John T. Hartman Elementary ranks #35 of 55 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 schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides John T. Hartman Elementary, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and M. L. King Elementary (768 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.