Enrollment
356
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Millennium at Sante Fe
Federal NCES profile for Millennium at Sante Fe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291434000659
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millennium at Sante Fe earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #42 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Millennium at Sante Fe has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millennium at Sante Fe ranks #42 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millennium at Sante Fe compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millennium at Sante Fe
Millennium at Sante Fe is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 33% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kansas City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle (559 students): Millennium at Sante Fe is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 11.2:1).
Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 students) and Smith-Hale Middle (770 students) alongside Millennium at Sante Fe.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Millennium at Sante Fe compares
Millennium at Sante Fe on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$13,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 7.9%
White 4.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Millennium at Sante Fe is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman Mills C-1, which includes Millennium at Sante Fe.
$13,110
Per student
+1%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 31.9%
Federal 26.0%
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.
How Millennium at Sante Fe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith-Hale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millennium at Sante Fe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Millennium at Sante Fe
How many students attend Millennium at Sante Fe?
Millennium at Sante Fe has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millennium at Sante Fe?
The student-teacher ratio at Millennium at Sante Fe is 17:1, which is 33% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millennium at Sante Fe?
100.0% of students at Millennium at Sante Fe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millennium at Sante Fe?
The largest demographic group at Millennium at Sante Fe is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millennium at Sante Fe?
Millennium at Sante Fe has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Millennium at Sante Fe rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Millennium at Sante Fe ranks #42 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.
Is Millennium at Sante Fe a good school?
Millennium at Sante Fe earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Millennium at Sante Fe, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 students), Smith-Hale Middle (770 students), and Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center (590 students). See the Hickman Mills C-1 district page for the complete list.
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