KANSAS CITY 33

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — 33 schools

14,413
Total Enrollment
33
Schools
$19,566
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KANSAS CITY 33 operates 33 public schools serving 14,413 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 25 other, 5 high, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 15,561 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,566 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.0% local, 2.3% state, and 22.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,011 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #122 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 33 schools offering Advanced Placement (33 AP courses district-wide), a 366.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.9% African American, 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White across the district's schools.

KANSAS CITY 33 school enrollment varies 36× across entities

KANSAS CITY 33 school enrollment ranges from 32 students (lowest) to 1,155 students (highest), a spread of 1,123 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

KANSAS CITY 33 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 98.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

KANSAS CITY 33 student-counselor ratio is 366:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

KANSAS CITY 33 chronic absenteeism rate is 37.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.6%
Federal
2.3%
State
75.0%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
122 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jackson County county, where this district is located.

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,011
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 33 schools in KANSAS CITY 33.

White 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 46.9%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 33
Schools with AP
33 AP courses total
366.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in KANSAS CITY 33

School Enrollment
East High School
1,155
Lincoln College Prep.
997
M. L. King Elementary
768
Northeast High
732
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669
Northeast Middle School
607
Foreign Language Academy
594
Rogers Elementary
592
Lincoln College Academy Middle
583
Whittier Elementary
550
Garfield Elementary
531
Central High School
519
Southeast High School
498
Primitivo Garcia Elementary
494
B. Banneker Elementary
487
Carver Dual Language School
468
Gladstone Elementary
406
Trailwoods Elementary
388
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
386
Central Middle School
375
Ac Prep Elementary
366
John T. Hartman Elementary
360
Holliday Montessori
360
Hale Cook Elementary
344
George Melcher Elementary
341
James Elementary
328
Wendell Phillips Elementary
324
Faxon Elementary
322
Pitcher Elementary
252
Border Star Montessori
251
Troost Elementary
251
Longfellow Elementary
231
Contract
32

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KANSAS CITY 33?

KANSAS CITY 33 has 33 schools, including 5 high, 25 other, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 14,413 students.

How much does KANSAS CITY 33 spend per student?

KANSAS CITY 33 spends $19,566 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #122 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in KANSAS CITY 33?

The average teacher salary in KANSAS CITY 33 is $83,011 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near KANSAS CITY 33?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jackson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of KANSAS CITY 33?

KANSAS CITY 33 students are 46.9% African American, 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% White, 3.5% Asian, averaged across 33 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KANSAS CITY 33?

KANSAS CITY 33 has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #122 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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