Enrollment
218
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KANSAS CITY 74·NCES 292280001272
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY
500 NE 83RD ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118 · (816) 321-5100 · Clay County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL218 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
91 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 | 52% |
| Grade 1 | 104 | 48% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like GASHLAND ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GASHLAND ELEMENTARY this school | 218 | 41.7% | N/A |
| Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr ST. JOSEPH | 232 | 47.4% | N/A |
| MANOR HILL ELEM. LIBERTY | 265 | 47.5% | 34.6% |
| SHULL EARLY LEARNING CENTER Peculiar | 189 | 36.5% | N/A |
| ST.CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR ST.CHARLES | 238 | 39.1% | N/A |
| THAYER ELEM. FT LEONARD WOOD | 242 | 43.8% | 67.2% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GASHLAND ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 218 | #918 of 1,294 | #41 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #877 of 950 | #35 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.6% | #175 of 953 | #18 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.7% | #789 of 1,165 | #20 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.0% | #213 of 684 | #9 of 34 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
218
-3 (-1%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 250
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 218 | 13.9 | 15.7:1 | 42% (91) |
| 2023-24 | 215 | 14.7 | 14.6:1 | 41% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 230 | 14.8 | 15.5:1 | 40% (92) |
| 2020-21 | 221 | 15 | 14.7:1 | 43% (95) |
| 2017-18 | 269 | 15.8 | 17.1:1 | 46% (123) |
| 2015-16 | 264 | 12 | 22.0:1 | 47% (123) |
| 2010-11 | 260 | 17 | 15.3:1 | 40% (103) |
| 2000-01 | 233 | 11 | 21.2:1 | 94% (219) |
| 1990-91 | 250 | 13 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GASHLAND ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (269 to 218); teachers down 12% (15.8 to 13.9).
About GASHLAND ELEMENTARY
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY is the name of a small elementary school in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. The school enrolls 218 students in pre-K through 1. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average enrollment is about 315.
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 is made up of 33 schools with 21,252 students in all.
The share of White students at GASHLAND ELEMENTARY is 59%, a majority. It is also 15% multiracial, 14% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Clay County is roughly 79% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 61%.
Its staff includes 13.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 15.7 students per teacher. Compared with the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri, this school's ratio is higher. Roughly 42% of students at GASHLAND ELEMENTARY can receive free or reduced-price lunch.
In the wider Clay County area, median household income comes to about $88,468, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Clay County counts 80 public schools with about 41,553 students.
About 0.5 miles separate GASHLAND ELEMENTARY from the closest public school, CLARDY ELEMENTARY. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels City: Large.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (221) to 2024-25 (218).
This page is set up for the GASHLAND ELEMENTARY community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
- NEW MARK MIDDLEMiddle · 965 students
- ANTIOCH MIDDLEMiddle · 886 students
Other schools in KANSAS CITY
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- PARK HILL HIGHHigh · 1,947 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,299 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
Nearby schools
- CLARDY ELEMENTARY0.5 mi · 477
- OAK PARK HIGH0.6 mi · 1,755
- LINDEN WEST ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 501
- MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 35
- PATHFINDER ELEM.1.6 mi · 409
- Barry School1.7 mi · 348
Frequently asked questions
About GASHLAND ELEMENTARYHow large is GASHLAND ELEMENTARY?
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 218 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does GASHLAND ELEMENTARY serve?
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GASHLAND ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GASHLAND ELEMENTARY is approximately 15.7:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at GASHLAND ELEMENTARY?
At GASHLAND ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 59% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Black, 2% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is GASHLAND ELEMENTARY in?
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY is part of NORTH KANSAS CITY 74.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.