- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Academy of Arts & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200795001419
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science ranks #8 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science shrank from 1,102 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 200795001419 · Kansas City, KS Other · MID · TRAD
1,045 enr · 15.4:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science shrank from 1,102 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- This school
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- F L Schlagle H
F L Schlagle High
841 students
What this shows Sumner Academy of Arts & Science reports 1,045 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner Academy of Arts & Science compares
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,045
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 15.2%
White 12.7%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumner Academy of Arts & Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F L Schlagle High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner Academy of Arts & Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
- 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.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 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 (~1,045 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
How many students attend Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has 1,045 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,102 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
54.8% of students at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
The largest demographic group at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sumner Academy of Arts & Science rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science ranks #8 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 Sumner Academy of Arts & Science, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.