- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Northeast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291640003258
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Middle School 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.
- #17 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #17 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640003258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Northeast Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 291640003258 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Northeast Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Northeast Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- This school
Northeast Middle School
607 students
What this shows Northeast Middle School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Middle School compares
Northeast Middle School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Northeast Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School 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 Northeast Middle School rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #17 of 23 middle 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 middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides Northeast Middle School, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and M. L. King Elementary (768 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.