- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Kellybrook Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kellybrook Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291854003113
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kellybrook Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #26 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kellybrook Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kellybrook Elem School ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Liberty 53 · Missouri
NCES ID 291854003113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Kellybrook Elem School grew from 522 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 291854003113 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 16:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty North High School (2,262 students)
Kellybrook Elem School grew from 522 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kellybrook Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty North
Liberty North High School
2,262 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,842 students
- South Valley M 809
South Valley Middle
809 students
- Shoal Creek El 795
Shoal Creek Elem.
795 students
- Heritage Middl 757
Heritage Middle School
757 students
- This school 528
Kellybrook Elem School
528 students
What this shows Kellybrook Elem School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kellybrook Elem School compares
Kellybrook Elem School 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$13,179
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Kellybrook Elem School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty 53 reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kellybrook Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kellybrook Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kellybrook Elem School
How many students attend Kellybrook Elem School?
Kellybrook Elem School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kellybrook Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kellybrook Elem School is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kellybrook Elem School?
20.1% of students at Kellybrook Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kellybrook Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kellybrook Elem School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kellybrook Elem School?
Kellybrook Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kellybrook Elem School rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kellybrook Elem School ranks #26 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 Liberty 53?
Besides Kellybrook Elem School, Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students), Liberty High (1,842 students), and South Valley Middle (809 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.