- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Silver City Elem
Federal NCES profile for Silver City Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200795001390
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver City Elem earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #14 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 62.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver City Elem has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver City Elem ranks #14 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1,114 students YoY
Silver City Elem grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 1,421 in 2023-24 (+362.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1,114 students YoY 200795001390 · Kansas City, KS Other · MID · TRAD
1,495 enr · 62.3:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Silver City Elem grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 1,421 in 2023-24 (+362.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Silver City Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- This school
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- F L Schlagle H
F L Schlagle High
841 students
What this shows Silver City Elem reports 1,495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver City Elem compares
Silver City Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 62.3:1 | ▲ 351% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 92% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
62.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,495
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
62.3:1
students per teacher
- 351% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 27.3%
Asian 9.1%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Silver City Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver City Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F L Schlagle High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver City Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
Midland Trail
Standard public school
495 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver City Elem
How many students attend Silver City Elem?
Silver City Elem has 1,495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 1,421 (2023-24), up 1,114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver City Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver City Elem is 62.3:1, which is 351% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 297% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver City Elem?
82.1% of students at Silver City Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver City Elem?
The largest demographic group at Silver City Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver City Elem?
Silver City Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Silver City Elem rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver City Elem ranks #14 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. 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?
Besides Silver City Elem, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), J C Harmon High (1,285 students), and Washington High (1,180 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.