Enrollment
277
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gladstone, MO
Oakwood Manor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Manor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292280001288
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Manor Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Manor Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Manor Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gladstone, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakwood Manor Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakwood Manor Elementary
Oakwood Manor Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gladstone, Missouri, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 277 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 440 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside Oakwood Manor Elementary.
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 Oakwood Manor Elementary compares
Oakwood Manor Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Oakwood Manor Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Oakwood Manor Elementary.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Oakwood Manor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Manor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 other 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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Manor Elementary
How many students attend Oakwood Manor Elementary?
Oakwood Manor Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gladstone, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Manor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Manor Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Manor Elementary?
41.2% of students at Oakwood Manor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Manor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Manor Elementary is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Manor Elementary?
Oakwood Manor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Oakwood Manor Elementary rank among schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Manor Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gladstone, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gladstone on the city page.
Is Oakwood Manor Elementary a good school?
Oakwood Manor Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. 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 North Kansas City 74?
Besides Oakwood Manor 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.
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