- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Endeavor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290003103013Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Endeavor Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #53 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Endeavor Academy has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Endeavor Academy ranks #53 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kipp: Endeavor Academy · Missouri
NCES ID 290003103013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Kipp Endeavor Academy shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 290003103013 · Kansas City, MO Other · MID · CHARTER
665 enr · 11.5:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Kc Legacy High School (382 students)
Kipp Endeavor Academy shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Kipp Endeavor Academy compares
Kipp Endeavor Academy 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$17,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.1%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Kipp Endeavor Academy is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Kipp: Endeavor Academy reports $17,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Endeavor Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Kc Legacy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Endeavor Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Endeavor Academy
How many students attend Kipp Endeavor Academy?
Kipp Endeavor Academy has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Endeavor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Endeavor Academy is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 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 Kipp Endeavor Academy?
99.5% of students at Kipp Endeavor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Endeavor Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Endeavor Academy is African American at 80.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Endeavor Academy?
Kipp Endeavor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Kipp Endeavor Academy rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Endeavor Academy ranks #53 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 Kipp: Endeavor Academy?
Besides Kipp Endeavor Academy, Kipp: Endeavor Academy also operates Kipp Kc Legacy High School (382 students). See the Kipp: Endeavor Academy district page for the complete list.