At a glance
Reported students
560
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513.5
Turner Elem: 560 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Turner Elem
Turner Elem is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Kansas City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Turner-Kansas City. NCES reports 560 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (23.2%). English learners represent 23.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Turner Elem
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic53%
- Black10.9%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Turner-Kansas City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Grove Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
Midland Trail
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Junction Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
234 reported students
Turner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
585 reported students
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
Middle · Grades 06–06
299 reported students
Beyond the Bell
High · Grades 09–12
13 reported students
Public schools near Turner Elem
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elem Elementary · Turner-Kansas City | PK–05 | 532 | 0.9 mi |
| Midland Trail Elementary · Turner-Kansas City | PK–05 | 495 | 1.7 mi |
| Junction Elementary Elementary · Turner-Kansas City | PK–05 | 234 | 1.9 mi |
| New Stanley Elem Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 251 | 2 mi |
| Bluejacket-Flint Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 395 | 2.2 mi |
| Emerson Elem Elementary · Kansas City | KG–05 | 171 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Turner Elem
What grades does Turner Elem serve?
Turner Elem reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Turner-Kansas City.
How many students attend Turner Elem?
Turner Elem reported 560 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Turner Elem?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 560 students and 39.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Turner Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Turner Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Turner-Kansas City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Turner Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Turner Elem in?
Turner Elem is part of Turner-Kansas City, based in Kansas City, KS, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Turner Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Grove Elem (0.9 mi), Midland Trail (1.7 mi), Junction Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.