North Kansas City 74 School District

2000 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116-2099
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

North Kansas City 74 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,015 students in North Kansas City 74 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Kansas City 74 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
34 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
21,015 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
1,518 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Kansas City 74 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#144 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
40%
47%
43%
39%
38%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
17%
15%
% White
51%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,304 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$343 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$344 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,304
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,348
$13,908

Best North Kansas City 74 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
221 Ne 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3220 Ne 67th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5040
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9201 N Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Fox Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
545 Ne 106 St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9201 N Indiana Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Gr: 6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Staley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
New Mark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Ne 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5290
Gr: 7-8 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8100 N Troost
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Briarcliff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6301 N Michigan Dr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5150
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4624 N Norton
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5120
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
West Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1506 Nw Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Antioch Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Ne 65th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5260
Gr: 7-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5020 Ne 58th St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5190
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Chouteau Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 N Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
North Kansas City High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E 23rd Ave
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Linden West Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7333 N Wyandotte St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 N Highland
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Topping Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4433 N Topping Av
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5200
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2323.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Ne 79th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,744 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
Eastgate 6th Grade Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Ne Parvin Rd
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5270
Gr: 6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Gracemor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 N Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Oakwood Manor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 N Flora Av
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Northgate Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2117 Ne 48th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4327 N Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5070
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Winnetonka High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5815 Ne 48th St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3030.
Maple Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 N Bennington
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5280
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Winnwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4531 Ne 44th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Educ. Development
Alternative School
2000 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 413-5000
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
6479 N Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5250
Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Ne 83rd St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5100
Gr: PK-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Kansas City 74 School District?
North Kansas City 74 School District manages 34 public schools serving 21,015 students.
What is the rank of North Kansas City 74 School District?
North Kansas City 74 School District is ranked #152 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kansas City 74 School District?
51% of North Kansas City 74 School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kansas City 74 School District?
North Kansas City 74 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Kansas City 74 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 34 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 21,015 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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