How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence 30 | Liberty 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Missouri | Liberty, Missouri |
| Total Enrollment | 14,406 | 12,367 |
| Number of Schools | 29 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence 30 | Liberty 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,302 | $13,179 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.8% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 35.3% | 35.4% |
| Local Revenue | 42.9% | 57.5% |
Independence 30
Federal State Local
Liberty 53
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence 30 | Liberty 53 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 71.4% |
| African American | 16.0% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.6% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.8% | 17.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence 30 | Liberty 53 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 74 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 334.9:1 | 422.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.1% | 18.8% |
School Types
Independence 30
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 27
Liberty 53
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.