- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291640000862
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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.
- #30 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts ranks #30 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 291640000862 · Kansas City, MO Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 11.9:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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
- This school
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
607 students
What this shows Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts compares
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
669
Bigger than 78% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 11.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts'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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
How many students attend Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
99.5% of students at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts?
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts 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 Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts ranks #30 of 55 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 schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts, 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.