- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Warford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Warford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291434000664
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warford Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #46 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warford Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warford Elementary ranks #46 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Hickman Mills C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291434000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Warford Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 291434000664 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 16.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruskin High School (1,299 students)
Warford Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Warford 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
- This school 407
Warford Elementary
407 students
- Millennium at 356
Millennium at Sante Fe
356 students
What this shows Warford Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warford Elementary compares
Warford Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Warford 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 Warford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith-Hale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickman Mills 6th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millennium at Sante Fe | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warford 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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warford Elementary
How many students attend Warford Elementary?
Warford Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Warford Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warford Elementary?
Warford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Warford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Warford Elementary ranks #46 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 Warford 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.