Enrollment
607
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 291640003258
Northeast Middle School — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 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: Kansas City 33 · 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Middle School 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
Northeast Middle School reports 607 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 116% above the Missouri average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 304 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kansas City 33 spends $19,566 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.0% from local sources (property taxes), 2.3% from the state, and 22.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Northeast Middle School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 86% | — | — |
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
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 116% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$19,566
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 216 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 607 Top 86% in Missouri — larger than 14% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.5% +116% vs state
NCES ID 291640003258
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 37.1%
White 7.7%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 304:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.0%
In-school suspensions 312
Out-of-school suspensions 216
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kansas City 33, which includes Northeast Middle School.
$19,566
Per student
+28%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 2.3%
Federal 22.6%
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
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Middle School
How many students attend Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has 607 students enrolled. It is a middle school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Middle School?
99.5% of students at Northeast Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.