- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Ruskin High School
Federal NCES profile for Ruskin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291434003156
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruskin High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #19 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruskin High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruskin High School ranks #19 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434003156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ruskin High School held near 1,240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.1 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 291434003156 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,299 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith-Hale Middle (770 students)
Ruskin High School held near 1,240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.1 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ruskin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ruskin High School
1,299 students
- Smith-Hale Mid
Smith-Hale Middle
770 students
- Hickman Mills
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
590 students
- Ervin Elementa 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- Millennium at 356
Millennium at Sante Fe
356 students
What this shows Ruskin High School reports 1,299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruskin High School compares
Ruskin High School 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,299
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$14,610
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
White 8.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Ruskin High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Hickman Mills C-1 reports $14,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruskin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith-Hale Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium at Sante Fe | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruskin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruskin High School
How many students attend Ruskin High School?
Ruskin High School has 1,299 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,273 (2022-23) → 1,240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruskin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruskin High School is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruskin High School?
100.0% of students at Ruskin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruskin High School?
The largest demographic group at Ruskin High School is African American at 61.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruskin High School?
Ruskin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ruskin High School rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruskin High School ranks #19 of 20 high 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 high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Ruskin High School, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Smith-Hale Middle (770 students), Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center (590 students), and Ervin Elementary School (427 students). See the Hickman Mills C-1 district page for the complete list.