Excellent
#48 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 2% in state
Buckner Elem.
Elementary School · Fort Osage R-i · Independence, MO
A Fort Osage R-i elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25102 E. US 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
- Math 61% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buckner Elem. score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buckner Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,696
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in FORT OSAGE R-I
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
| Cler-mont Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | Not available | 326 | Compare → |
| Elm Grove Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | Not available | 320 | Compare → |
| Indian Trails Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Osage R-i
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckner Elem. is listed in FORT OSAGE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckner Elem.
Buckner Elem. is a public elementary school in Independence, MO, part of Fort Osage R-i, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckner Elem.
What grades does Buckner Elem. serve?
Buckner Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Buckner Elem.?
Buckner Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckner Elem. is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckner Elem. rank in MO?
Buckner Elem. ranks #48 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Buckner Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Buckner Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckner Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckner Elem. has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buckner Elem. a charter school?
No, Buckner Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckner Elem. a Title I school?
No, Buckner Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckner Elem.?
40.3% of students at Buckner Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (816) 650-7300
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64056; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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