Enrollment
407
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 291434000664
Warford Elementary — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Warford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 6
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warford Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Warford Elementary reports 407 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the Missouri average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 407 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hickman Mills C-1 spends $18,564 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.1% from local sources (property taxes), 31.9% from the state, and 26.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warford Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,564
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 407 Top 67% in Missouri — larger than 33% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +117% vs state
NCES ID 291434000664
Student demographics
African American 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 11.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 407:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.8%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 52
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman Mills C-1, which includes Warford Elementary.
$18,564
Per student
+22%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 31.9%
Federal 26.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Warford Elementary
How many students attend Warford Elementary?
Warford Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Warford Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warford Elementary?
100.0% of students at Warford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Warford Elementary is African American at 57.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warford Elementary?
Warford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.