- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Pathfinder Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292523003086
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #11 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathfinder Elem. has class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Elem. ranks #11 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Platte Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292523003086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-195 students YoY
Pathfinder Elem. shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-195 students YoY 292523003086 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 9.5:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte County High (1,397 students)
Pathfinder Elem. shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte County
Platte County High
1,397 students
- Donald D. Sieg
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
679 students
- Platte City Mi
Platte City Middle
646 students
- Compass Elemen 527
Compass Elementary
527 students
- Barry Sch. 451
Barry Sch.
451 students
- This school 409
Pathfinder Elem.
409 students
What this shows Pathfinder Elem. reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder Elem. compares
Pathfinder Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Missouri - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$12,429
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Pathfinder Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platte Co. R-Iii reports $12,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathfinder Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald D. Siegrist Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platte City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Compass Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathfinder Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder Elem.
How many students attend Pathfinder Elem.?
Pathfinder Elem. has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 195.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Elem. is 9.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 39% 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 Pathfinder Elem.?
27.4% of students at Pathfinder Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder Elem. is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder Elem.?
Pathfinder Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pathfinder Elem. rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Elem. ranks #11 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 Platte Co. R-Iii?
Besides Pathfinder Elem., Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students), Donald D. Siegrist Elem. (679 students), and Platte City Middle (646 students). See the Platte Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.