- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Smith-Hale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smith-Hale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291434003162
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith-Hale Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #18 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith-Hale Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith-Hale Middle ranks #18 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434003162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-409 students YoY
Smith-Hale Middle shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-53.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-409 students YoY 291434003162 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 17.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Smith-Hale Middle shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-53.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Smith-Hale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruskin High Sc
Ruskin High School
1,299 students
- This school
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 Smith-Hale Middle reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith-Hale Middle compares
Smith-Hale Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 402 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 61 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Smith-Hale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millennium at Sante Fe | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith-Hale Middle'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 middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith-Hale Middle
How many students attend Smith-Hale Middle?
Smith-Hale Middle has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 409.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith-Hale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith-Hale Middle is 17.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith-Hale Middle?
100.0% of students at Smith-Hale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith-Hale Middle?
Smith-Hale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Smith-Hale Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith-Hale Middle ranks #18 of 23 middle 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 middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Smith-Hale Middle, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 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.