- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Red Bridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Red Bridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290825000228
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bridge Elem. earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Bridge Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bridge Elem. ranks #1 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Red Bridge Elem. shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 290825000228 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 10.1:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Sr. High (679 students)
Red Bridge Elem. shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Red Bridge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Sr. Hig
Center Sr. High
679 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
493 students
- Center Elem.
Center Elem.
314 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- Boone Elem. 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- This school 201
Red Bridge Elem.
201 students
What this shows Red Bridge Elem. reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Bridge Elem. compares
Red Bridge 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.3%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Red Bridge Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center 58 reports $16,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Bridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bridge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Bridge Elem.
How many students attend Red Bridge Elem.?
Red Bridge Elem. has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bridge Elem. is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% 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 Red Bridge Elem.?
40.1% of students at Red Bridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Red Bridge Elem. is African American at 40.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bridge Elem.?
Red Bridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Red Bridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bridge Elem. ranks #1 of 48 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Center 58?
Besides Red Bridge Elem., Center 58 also operates Center Sr. High (679 students), Center Middle (493 students), and Center Elem. (314 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.