- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Turner Elem
Federal NCES profile for Turner Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201236000022
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Elem earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elem ranks #13 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Turner Elem held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 201236000022 · Kansas City, KS Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 14.4:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner High (1,147 students)
Turner Elem held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Turner Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner High
Turner High
1,147 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle School
585 students
- This school
Turner Elem
560 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem
532 students
- Midland Trail
Midland Trail
495 students
- Turner Sixth G 299
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
299 students
What this shows Turner Elem reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Elem compares
Turner 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 66% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$13,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 23.2%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Turner Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turner-Kansas City reports $13,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Trail | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 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
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner Elem
How many students attend Turner Elem?
Turner Elem has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elem is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Elem?
71.0% of students at Turner Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Elem?
The largest demographic group at Turner Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Elem?
Turner Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Turner Elem rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elem ranks #13 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 Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Turner Elem, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students), Turner Middle School (585 students), and Oak Grove Elem (532 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.