At a glance
Reported students
218
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547.5
Gashland Elementary: 218 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 246
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Gashland Elementary
Gashland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Kansas City. It is one of 32 current school records connected to North Kansas City 74. NCES reports 218 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above 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 (58.7%) and multiracial (14.7%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Gashland Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.88 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 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.7%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black8.3%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial14.7%
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 North Kansas City 74
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakwood Manor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
277 reported students
Topping Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Ravenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Maplewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Chouteau Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Briarcliff Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
352 reported students
Public schools near Gashland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clardy Elementary Elementary · North Kansas City 74 | KG–05 | 477 | 0.5 mi |
| Linden West Elementary Elementary · North Kansas City 74 | PK–05 | 501 | 1.3 mi |
| Pathfinder Elem. Elementary · Platte Co. R-III | PK–05 | 409 | 1.6 mi |
| Barry School Elementary · Platte Co. R-III | PK–05 | 348 | 1.7 mi |
| Northview Elementary Elementary · North Kansas City 74 | KG–05 | 656 | 2.6 mi |
| Chapel Hill Elementary Elementary · North Kansas City 74 | PK–05 | 644 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gashland Elementary
What grades does Gashland Elementary serve?
Gashland Elementary reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Kansas City 74.
How many students attend Gashland Elementary?
Gashland Elementary reported 218 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 246 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gashland Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 218 students and 13.88 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 Gashland Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gashland Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Kansas City 74 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gashland Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.7% 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 Gashland Elementary in?
Gashland Elementary is part of North Kansas City 74, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gashland Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clardy Elementary (0.5 mi), Linden West Elementary (1.3 mi), Pathfinder Elem. (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.