Enrollment
1,719
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 292280001284
North Kansas City High — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for North Kansas City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 34
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 7
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)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kansas City High 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
North Kansas City High reports 1,719 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 100.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% below the Missouri average and 13% below the national baseline. The school offers 14 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 430 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 5 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 North Kansas City High 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 99% | — | — |
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
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 430 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,719 Top 99% in Missouri — larger than 1% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 100.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.3% -2% vs state
NCES ID 292280001284
Student demographics
White 32.2%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 430:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.2%
In-school suspensions 117
Out-of-school suspensions 104
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes North Kansas City High.
$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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Oak Park High
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Ruskin High School
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Winnetonka High
Standard public school
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East High School
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1,155 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Kansas City High
How many students attend North Kansas City High?
North Kansas City High has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kansas City High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kansas City High is 16.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Kansas City High?
45.3% of students at North Kansas City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kansas City High?
The largest demographic group at North Kansas City High is White at 32.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kansas City High?
North Kansas City High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.