- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Primitivo Garcia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Primitivo Garcia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291640002530
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primitivo Garcia Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #42 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Primitivo Garcia Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primitivo Garcia Elementary ranks #42 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640002530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+162 students YoY
Primitivo Garcia Elementary grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+61.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+162 students YoY 291640002530 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 19:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Primitivo Garcia Elementary grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+61.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Primitivo Garcia Elementary 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
Primitivo Garcia Elementary
494 students
What this shows Primitivo Garcia Elementary reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Primitivo Garcia Elementary compares
Primitivo Garcia Elementary is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 8.7%
White 8.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Primitivo Garcia Elementary 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 Primitivo Garcia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primitivo Garcia Elementary'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 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Primitivo Garcia Elementary
How many students attend Primitivo Garcia Elementary?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 162.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primitivo Garcia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Primitivo Garcia Elementary is 19:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Primitivo Garcia Elementary?
98.9% of students at Primitivo Garcia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Primitivo Garcia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Primitivo Garcia Elementary is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primitivo Garcia Elementary?
Primitivo Garcia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Primitivo Garcia Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Primitivo Garcia Elementary ranks #42 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 Primitivo Garcia Elementary, 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.