Enrollment
1,045
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumner Academy of Arts & Science compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 1,045 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,045 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Silver City Elem (1,495 students): Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 62.3:1).
Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students) and Silver City Elem (1,495 students) alongside Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.
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 Sumner Academy of Arts & Science compares
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kansas City, which includes Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.
$16,610
Per student
+7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 70.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,045 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sumner Academy of Arts & Science a good school?
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. 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 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.
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