- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, MO
Kearney Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kearney Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291645000891
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearney Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearney Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kearney Elem. shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 291645000891 · Kearney, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 10.1:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High (814 students)
Kearney Elem. shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kearney Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High
Kearney High
814 students
- Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle
591 students
- Kearney Jr. Hi
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elem.
455 students
- This school 223
Kearney Elem.
223 students
What this shows Kearney Elem. reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearney Elem. compares
Kearney Elem. 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Kearney Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearney Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearney Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearney Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearney Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kearney Elem.
How many students attend Kearney Elem.?
Kearney Elem. has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney Elem. is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% 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 Kearney Elem.?
21.0% of students at Kearney Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearney Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kearney Elem. is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearney Elem.?
Kearney Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Kearney Elem. rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kearney, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Kearney Elem., Kearney R-I also operates Kearney High (814 students), Kearney Middle (591 students), and Kearney Jr. High (510 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.