- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Nashua Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nashua Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292280001281
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nashua Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #47 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nashua Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua Elementary ranks #47 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Nashua Elementary grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 292280001281 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 20.2:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Nashua Elementary grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Nashua 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 485
Nashua Elementary
485 students
What this shows Nashua Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nashua Elementary compares
Nashua 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 72% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Nashua 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 Nashua Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nashua 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
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nashua Elementary
How many students attend Nashua Elementary?
Nashua Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashua Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nashua Elementary?
12.8% of students at Nashua Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nashua Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nashua Elementary is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nashua Elementary?
Nashua Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Nashua Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua Elementary ranks #47 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 North Kansas City 74?
Besides Nashua 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.