Fort Osage R-I School District

2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058-3200
(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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,796 students in Fort Osage R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,796 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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)
#398 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
31%
40%
36%
43%
29%
38%
(22-23)
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
67%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$14,758
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,050
$13,908

Best Fort Osage R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Grades: K-4
| 326 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #77.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #88.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Grades: 5-6
| 693 students
Rank: #99.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Grades: PK
| 134 students

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 4,796 students.
What is the rank of Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District is ranked #387 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 20%), 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?
67% of Fort Osage R-I School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 15:1, 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 $12,050 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 92% (Top 20% 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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