- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Yellow Jacket Early Learning
Federal NCES profile for Yellow Jacket Early Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290825002755
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yellow Jacket Early Learning earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #24 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yellow Jacket Early Learning has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Jacket Early Learning ranks #24 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825002755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Yellow Jacket Early Learning shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 290825002755 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Sr. High (679 students)
Yellow Jacket Early Learning shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Yellow Jacket Early Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Sr. Hig
Center Sr. High
679 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
493 students
- Center Elem.
Center Elem.
314 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- Boone Elem. 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- This school 120
Yellow Jacket Early Learning
120 students
What this shows Yellow Jacket Early Learning reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yellow Jacket Early Learning compares
Yellow Jacket Early Learning is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 112% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,423
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
White 17.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Yellow Jacket Early Learning is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Center 58 reports $16,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yellow Jacket Early Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yellow Jacket Early Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yellow Jacket Early Learning
How many students attend Yellow Jacket Early Learning?
Yellow Jacket Early Learning has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellow Jacket Early Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellow Jacket Early Learning is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yellow Jacket Early Learning?
97.6% of students at Yellow Jacket Early Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yellow Jacket Early Learning?
The largest demographic group at Yellow Jacket Early Learning is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellow Jacket Early Learning?
Yellow Jacket Early Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Yellow Jacket Early Learning rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Jacket Early Learning ranks #24 of 55 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 schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Center 58?
Besides Yellow Jacket Early Learning, Center 58 also operates Center Sr. High (679 students), Center Middle (493 students), and Center Elem. (314 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.