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Elementary· 12 schools in district

INGELS ELEMENTARY

11600 FOOD LN, KANSAS CITY, MO 64134HICKMAN MILLS C-1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
292
Students
Total enrolled
$18,564
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 29% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 292 students in grades KG–05 in KANSAS CITY, Missouri.
29% above average funding
District spends $18,564 per pupil, 29% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

INGELS ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, serving grades KG–05 with 292 students. The district invests $18,564 per student — 29% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at INGELS ELEMENTARY

292
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution155 male · 137 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 292 students
Student Composition
10%
19%
62%
8%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black62%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291434000655

Academic Outcomes at INGELS ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64134

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,564Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,564
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,168
Student Support$3,527
Administration$2,228
Operations$2,785
Other$1,856
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,564 spent per student, an estimated $8,224 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
42%
State government
31.9%
Local (property tax)
42.1%
Federal programs
26.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,564/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWARFORD ELEMENTARYCOMPASS ELEMENTARYTRUMAN ELEMENTARY
+2 more
↓
Middle
SMITH-HALE MIDDLE
↓
High School
RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHICKMAN MILLS C-1 →
Phone: (816)316-7850
NCES ID: 291434000655
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KANSAS CITY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HICKMAN MILLS C-1
High
RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL
1,273 students · 09–12
● 38 opp100% FRL
Mid
SMITH-HALE MIDDLE
770 students · 06–08
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
629 students · PK–05
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
WARFORD ELEMENTARY
394 students · KG–05
● 41 opp100% FRL
Elem
COMPASS ELEMENTARY
326 students · KG–05
● 41 opp100% FRL
Elem
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY
325 students · KG–05
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
DOBBS ELEMENTARY
322 students · KG–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
MILLENNIUM AT SANTE FE
288 students · KG–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11600 FOOD LN, KANSAS CITY, MO 64134
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.