Fort Osage R-I School District

25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056-4001
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fort Osage R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,718 students in Fort Osage R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Fort Osage R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
4,718 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fort Osage R-I 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 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#400 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
40%
36%
43%
29%
38%
92%
90%
(2022-23)
29.7%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
66%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,002 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,249 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,002
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,249
$14,009

Best Fort Osage R-I School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Gr: 7-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Gr: 5-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,718 students.
What is the rank of Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District is ranked #395 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Osage R-I School District?
66% of Fort Osage R-I School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fort Osage R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,249 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,718 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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