Ewing Marion Kauffman School District

6401 The Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131-1213
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 909 students in Ewing Marion Kauffman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ewing Marion Kauffman School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
909 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ewing Marion Kauffman School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#305 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
40%
31%
43%
26%
38%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
81%
15%
% White
3%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,958 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,624 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,958
$15,081
Spending / Student
$18,624
$13,908

Best Ewing Marion Kauffman School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
Ewing Marion Kauffman School District manages 2 public schools serving 909 students.
What is the rank of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
Ewing Marion Kauffman School District is ranked #304 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
81% of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
Ewing Marion Kauffman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ewing Marion Kauffman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,624 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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