Kansas City School District
School District · Kansas City, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
43
28 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
43
28 elem, 7 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#229 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,613
+$2,359 vs Kansas median
District size
21,132 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Kansas City
Kansas City is a Kansas City, Kansas school district serving 43 schools. The district educates 21,132 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $17,613 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Kansas City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas a Edison Elem, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kansas City students show an average math proficiency of 14.0% and ELA proficiency of 18.0%.
The district includes 28 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kansas City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kansas City with test data.
Schools in Kansas City
43 schools Elementary Schools 28
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 21,132
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,411
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kansas City?
Kansas City has 43 schools in total — 28 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kansas City?
The average composite rating for Kansas City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kansas City?
Kansas City spends $17,613 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kansas City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kansas City is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kansas City?
Thomas a Edison Elem is the highest-rated school in Kansas City with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kansas City?
Across schools in Kansas City with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kansas City compare to other districts in Kansas?
Kansas City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 43 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 14.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Kansas City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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