- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Truman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Truman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291434000663
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #16 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elementary ranks #16 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Truman Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 291434000663 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Truman Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Truman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruskin High Sc
Ruskin High School
1,299 students
- Smith-Hale Mid
Smith-Hale Middle
770 students
- Hickman Mills
Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center
590 students
- Ervin Elementa 427
Ervin Elementary School
427 students
- Warford Elemen 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- This school 287
Truman Elementary
287 students
What this shows Truman Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Elementary compares
Truman Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$14,610
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
White 11.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Truman Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickman Mills C-1 reports $14,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith-Hale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Elementary
How many students attend Truman Elementary?
Truman Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman Elementary?
100.0% of students at Truman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Truman Elementary is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Elementary?
Truman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Truman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elementary ranks #16 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 Hickman Mills C-1?
Besides Truman Elementary, Hickman Mills C-1 also operates Ruskin High School (1,299 students), Smith-Hale Middle (770 students), and Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center (590 students). See the Hickman Mills C-1 district page for the complete list.