- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Thomas B. Chinn Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292355001373
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas B. Chinn Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #21 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas B. Chinn Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas B. Chinn Elem. ranks #21 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Thomas B. Chinn Elem. held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 292355001373 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.9:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Thomas B. Chinn Elem. held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Thomas B. Chinn 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 466
Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
466 students
What this shows Thomas B. Chinn Elem. reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas B. Chinn Elem. compares
Thomas B. Chinn 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Thomas B. Chinn 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 Thomas B. Chinn Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas B. Chinn 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
How many students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
Thomas B. Chinn Elem. has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas B. Chinn Elem. is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
31.3% of students at Thomas B. Chinn Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Thomas B. Chinn Elem. is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
Thomas B. Chinn Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 B. Chinn Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas B. Chinn Elem. ranks #21 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 Thomas B. Chinn 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.