- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Little Blue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Little Blue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292607003125
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Blue Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #36 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Blue Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Blue Elementary ranks #36 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Raytown C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292607003125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Little Blue Elementary held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 292607003125 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.2:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
Little Blue Elementary held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Little Blue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raytown Sr. Hi
Raytown Sr. High
1,280 students
- Raytown South
Raytown South Sr. High
1,089 students
- Raytown Middle
Raytown Middle
667 students
- South Middle 510
South Middle
510 students
- Raytown Centra 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- This school 379
Little Blue Elementary
379 students
What this shows Little Blue Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Blue Elementary compares
Little Blue Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,743
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.7%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Little Blue Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Raytown C-2 reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Blue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown South Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Blue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Blue Elementary
How many students attend Little Blue Elementary?
Little Blue Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Blue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Blue Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Little Blue Elementary?
57.1% of students at Little Blue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Blue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Little Blue Elementary is White at 32.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Blue Elementary?
Little Blue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Little Blue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Blue Elementary ranks #36 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 Raytown C-2?
Besides Little Blue Elementary, Raytown C-2 also operates Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students), Raytown South Sr. High (1,089 students), and Raytown Middle (667 students). See the Raytown C-2 district page for the complete list.