- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MO
West Lane Elem.
Federal NCES profile for West Lane Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291560000739
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lane Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lane Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lane Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Lane Elem. held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291560000739 · Jackson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students)
West Lane Elem. held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Lane Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Sr. Hi
Jackson Sr. High
1,830 students
- Russell Hawkin
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
867 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
850 students
- East Elementar 726
East Elementary
726 students
- South Elem. 433
South Elem.
433 students
- This school 389
West Lane Elem.
389 students
What this shows West Lane Elem. reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lane Elem. compares
West Lane 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, West Lane Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson R-Ii reports $10,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lane Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lane Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lane Elem.
How many students attend West Lane Elem.?
West Lane Elem. has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lane Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lane Elem. is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lane Elem.?
23.6% of students at West Lane Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lane Elem.?
The largest demographic group at West Lane Elem. is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lane Elem.?
West Lane Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 West Lane Elem. rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lane Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson R-Ii?
Besides West Lane Elem., Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students), Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), and Jackson Middle (850 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.