North Kansas City 74 School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
33
22 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
33
22 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating North Kansas City 74?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Kansas City 74 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oakwood Manor Elementary
Gladstone · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northview Elementary
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winnwood Elementary
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#189 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,136
+$1,609 vs Missouri median
District size
21,015 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
North Kansas City 74 ranks #189 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. North Kansas City 74's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 31 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakwood Manor Elementary (8.4/10), Northview Elementary (8.2/10), and Winnwood Elementary (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among North Kansas City 74 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Kansas City 74
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (31 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood Manor Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Northview Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Winnwood Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Fox Hill Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Chapel Hill Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Linden West Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakewood Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Rising Hill Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Crestview Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Ravenwood Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Kansas City 74
North Kansas City 74 is a Kansas City, Missouri school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 21,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,136 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, North Kansas City 74 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakwood Manor Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, North Kansas City 74 students show an average math proficiency of 49.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.9%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in North Kansas City 74, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Kansas City 74 with test data.
Schools in North Kansas City 74
33 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 21,015
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,518
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Kansas City 74?
North Kansas City 74 has 33 schools in total — 22 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Kansas City 74?
The average composite rating for North Kansas City 74 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Kansas City 74?
North Kansas City 74 spends $14,136 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Kansas City 74?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Kansas City 74 is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Kansas City 74?
Oakwood Manor Elementary is the highest-rated school in North Kansas City 74 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in North Kansas City 74?
Across schools in North Kansas City 74 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Kansas City 74 compare to other districts in Missouri?
North Kansas City 74 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 33 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri 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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