- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Union Chapel Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Union Chapel Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292355001374
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Chapel Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #24 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Chapel Elem. has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Chapel Elem. ranks #24 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Union Chapel Elem. held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292355001374 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16.5:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Union Chapel Elem. held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Union Chapel 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 609
Union Chapel Elem.
609 students
What this shows Union Chapel Elem. reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Chapel Elem. compares
Union Chapel 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 75% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Union Chapel 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 Union Chapel Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Chapel 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Chapel Elem.
How many students attend Union Chapel Elem.?
Union Chapel Elem. has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Chapel Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Chapel Elem. is 16.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Chapel Elem.?
11.4% of students at Union Chapel Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Chapel Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Union Chapel Elem. is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Chapel Elem.?
Union Chapel Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Union Chapel Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Chapel Elem. ranks #24 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 Union Chapel 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.