- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Shoal Creek Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Shoal Creek Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291854002804
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoal Creek Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #14 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoal Creek Elem. has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoal Creek Elem. ranks #14 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Liberty 53 · Missouri
NCES ID 291854002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Shoal Creek Elem. held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 291854002804 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 14.7:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty North High School (2,262 students)
Shoal Creek Elem. held near 865 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Shoal Creek Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty North
Liberty North High School
2,262 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,842 students
- South Valley M 809
South Valley Middle
809 students
- This school 795
Shoal Creek Elem.
795 students
- Heritage Middl 757
Heritage Middle School
757 students
- Discovery Midd 678
Discovery Middle School
678 students
What this shows Shoal Creek Elem. reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoal Creek Elem. compares
Shoal Creek Elem. 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 85% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,179
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Shoal Creek Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty 53 reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoal Creek Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoal Creek Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoal Creek Elem.
How many students attend Shoal Creek Elem.?
Shoal Creek Elem. has 795 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elem. is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shoal Creek Elem.?
6.8% of students at Shoal Creek Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoal Creek Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Shoal Creek Elem. is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoal Creek Elem.?
Shoal Creek Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Shoal Creek Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoal Creek Elem. ranks #14 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 Liberty 53?
Besides Shoal Creek Elem., Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students), Liberty High (1,842 students), and South Valley Middle (809 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.