Top Rankings
Independence 30 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 2024 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 6,711 students in Independence 30 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Missouri.
Public Preschools in Independence 30 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
31 Schools
725 Schools
# Students
14,396 Students
197,282 Students
# Teachers
940 Teachers
15,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Independence 30 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.52
# American Indian Students
73 Students
677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
115 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,305 Students
15,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
8%
# Black Students
2,072 Students
38,386 Students
% Black Students
14%
19%
# White Students
7,302 Students
130,235 Students
% White Students
51%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
132 Students
693 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,397 Students
8,962 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
722
30,839
# Students in K Grade:
1,048
32,810
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,068
29,956
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,029
28,160
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,042
23,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,027
22,650
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,034
19,070
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,083
6,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,111
1,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,104
1,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,105
12
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,072
28
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,027
29
# Students in 12th Grade:
924
52
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,067 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,389 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,067
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,389
$13,980
Best Independence 30 School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W. Luff Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Little Blue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Grades: PK-1
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
Ott Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1212.
Three Trails Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1313.
Procter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Cassell Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
William Southern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1818.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1919.
Korte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2437 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
1511 Kings Hwy
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
18400 East Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Grades: PK
| 106 students
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