- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, KS
Thomas a Edison Elem
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200795001394
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Edison Elem earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #19 of 25
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison Elem has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elem ranks #19 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Thomas a Edison Elem held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200795001394 · Kansas City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 11.1:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Thomas a Edison Elem held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Edison Elem 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
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 244
Thomas a Edison Elem
244 students
What this shows Thomas a Edison Elem reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Edison Elem compares
Thomas a Edison Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 83% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 16.0%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Thomas a Edison Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas a Edison Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison Elem'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
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Piper Creek Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chelsea Elem
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hazel Grove Elem
Standard public school
537 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Welborn Elem
Standard public school
504 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison Elem
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elem?
Thomas a Edison Elem has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Edison Elem?
78.2% of students at Thomas a Edison Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison Elem?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison Elem?
Thomas a Edison Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Thomas a Edison Elem rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elem ranks #19 of 25 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Thomas a Edison Elem, 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.