Enrollment
548
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Southeast Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292355001372
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #26 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Elem. has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem. ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355001372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Elem.
Southeast Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 548 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #331, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kansas City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle (559 students): Southeast Elem. is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 11.2:1).
Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students) and Park Hill South High (1,890 students) alongside Southeast Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southeast Elem. compares
Southeast Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 40% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Southeast Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Hill, which includes Southeast Elem..
$13,846
Per student
+7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 21.7%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southeast Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elem.
How many students attend Southeast Elem.?
Southeast Elem. has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem. is 14.8:1, which is 16% 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 Southeast Elem.?
27.6% of students at Southeast Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elem. is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elem.?
Southeast Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southeast Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem. ranks #26 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.
Is Southeast Elem. a good school?
Southeast Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Park Hill?
Besides Southeast Elem., Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students), Park Hill South High (1,890 students), and Walden Middle (730 students). See the Park Hill district page for the complete list.
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