- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
West Englewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Englewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292280001292
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Englewood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #26 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Englewood Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Englewood Elementary ranks #26 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Englewood Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292280001292 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
West Englewood Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Englewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 435
West Englewood Elementary
435 students
What this shows West Englewood Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Englewood Elementary compares
West Englewood 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,136
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.6%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, West Englewood Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Englewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Englewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Englewood Elementary
How many students attend West Englewood Elementary?
West Englewood Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Englewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Englewood Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Englewood Elementary?
55.8% of students at West Englewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Englewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Englewood Elementary is White at 33.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Englewood Elementary?
West Englewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Englewood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Englewood Elementary ranks #26 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 North Kansas City 74?
Besides West Englewood Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.