- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gladstone, MO
Linden West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linden West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292280001277
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden West Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden West Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden West Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gladstone, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Linden West Elementary grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 292280001277 · Gladstone, MO Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.7:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Linden West Elementary grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Linden West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 501
Linden West Elementary
501 students
What this shows Linden West Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden West Elementary compares
Linden West 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Linden West Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden West Elementary
How many students attend Linden West Elementary?
Linden West Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gladstone, MO. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden West Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden West Elementary?
50.8% of students at Linden West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linden West Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden West Elementary?
Linden West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden West Elementary rank among schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden West Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gladstone, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gladstone on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Linden West Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.