Top Rankings
Independence 30 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 8,384 students in Independence 30 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Independence 30 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
31 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
14,406 Students
575,194 Students
# Teachers
926 Teachers
46,508 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Independence 30 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.51
# American Indian Students
64 Students
1,982 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
12,151 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,525 Students
44,915 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
8%
# Black Students
2,076 Students
89,130 Students
% Black Students
14%
16%
# White Students
7,006 Students
391,982 Students
% White Students
49%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
125 Students
2,369 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,501 Students
32,665 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
723
19,702
# Students in K Grade:
1,040
60,008
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,072
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,090
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,043
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,075
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,023
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,030
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,104
48,555
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,091
49,673
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,115
2,576
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,074
2,578
# Students in 11th Grade:
988
2,451
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
2,442
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,380 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,057
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,380
$13,899
Best Independence 30 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W. Luff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Three Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Little Blue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Grades: PK-1
| 140 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Procter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #99.
Blackburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 E M-78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375
Grades: 6
| 770 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1212.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Ott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1515.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1616.
Abraham Mallinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 North Forest Ave
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5530
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5530
Grades: 2-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1717.
Cassell Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fairmount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
William Southern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2020.
Korte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2437 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2121.
Day Treatment
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5380
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 875 students
Rank: #2323.
Randall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
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