Enrollment
501
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292280001277
Linden West Elementary — Gladstone, MO
Federal NCES profile for Linden West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden West Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Linden West Elementary reports 501 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Missouri average and 2% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 501 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Kansas City 74 spends $19,814 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.7% from local sources (property taxes), 25.7% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linden West Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,814
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 501 Top 78% in Missouri — larger than 22% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.8% +10% vs state
NCES ID 292280001277
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 501:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Linden West Elementary.
$19,814
Per student
+30%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Linden West Elementary
How many students attend Linden West Elementary?
Linden West Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is a other school in GLADSTONE, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden West Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in GLADSTONE, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden West Elementary?
Linden West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.