How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Osage R-I | Independence 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Missouri | Independence, Missouri |
| Total Enrollment | 4,846 | 14,406 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Osage R-I | Independence 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,731 | $12,302 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 21.8% |
| State Revenue | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Local Revenue | 47.4% | 42.9% |
Fort Osage R-I
Federal State Local
Independence 30
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Osage R-I | Independence 30 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 45.8% |
| African American | 9.3% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 26.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 59.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Osage R-I | Independence 30 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 348.8:1 | 334.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.3% | 26.1% |
School Types
Fort Osage R-I
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Independence 30
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 27
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.