Enrollment
409
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathfinder Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathfinder Elem.
Pathfinder Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #279.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Frontier School of Innovation (645 students): Pathfinder Elem. is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 11.1:1).
Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students) and Donald D. Siegrist Elem. (679 students) alongside Pathfinder Elem..
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 Pathfinder Elem. compares
Pathfinder Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Platte Co. R-Iii, which includes Pathfinder Elem..
$11,712
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 27.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pathfinder Elem. a good school?
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. 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 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.
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