At a glance
Reported students
344
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406
Hale Cook Elementary: 344 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Hale Cook Elementary
Hale Cook Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Kansas City. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Kansas City 33. NCES reports 344 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 White (57.3%) and Black (20.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. 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 Hale Cook Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.75 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.13
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.3%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black20.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial9%
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 Kansas City 33
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Melcher Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
341 reported students
James Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
328 reported students
John T. Hartman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
360 reported students
Holliday Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–06
360 reported students
Wendell Phillips Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
324 reported students
Faxon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
Public schools near Hale Cook Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Elementary · Charter · Academie Lafayette | KG–05 | 520 | 0.8 mi |
| University Academy-Lower Elementary · Charter · University Academy | PK–05 | 609 | 1.1 mi |
| Belinder Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 489 | 1.1 mi |
| Border Star Montessori Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 251 | 1.2 mi |
| John T. Hartman Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 360 | 1.2 mi |
| Academy for Integrated Arts Elementary · Charter · Academy for Integrated Arts | PK–06 | 244 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hale Cook Elementary
What grades does Hale Cook Elementary serve?
Hale Cook Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kansas City 33.
How many students attend Hale Cook Elementary?
Hale Cook Elementary reported 344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 241 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hale Cook Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 344 students and 25.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hale Cook Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hale Cook Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kansas City 33 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hale Cook Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hale Cook Elementary in?
Hale Cook Elementary is part of Kansas City 33, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hale Cook Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academie Lafayette Oak Elem (0.8 mi), University Academy-Lower (1.1 mi), Belinder Elem (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.