- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Southeast Elem. held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292355001372 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Southeast Elem. held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southeast Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Hill High
Park Hill High
1,947 students
- Park Hill Sout
Park Hill South High
1,890 students
- Walden Middle 730
Walden Middle
730 students
- Plaza Middle 673
Plaza Middle
673 students
- Lakeview Middl 653
Lakeview Middle
653 students
- This school 548
Southeast Elem.
548 students
What this shows Southeast Elem. reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elem. compares
Southeast 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,382
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
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.
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
District finance for Park Hill reports $15,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,890
- 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.
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 (~548 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.