Kansas City School District in Wyandotte County, Kansas serves 20,232 students across 43 schools (28 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools) with 1,274.5 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district experienced a 6.3% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the urban locale.
Academic performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 12.0% compared to the state average of 31.5%, while reading proficiency is 14.3% against a state average of 33.4%. The graduation rate of 77.6% also trails the state average of 91.3% by approximately 13.7 percentage points.
The district serves a high-need population, with 82.4% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, considerably above state norms. Per-pupil spending of $20,042 falls $2,988 below the state average of $23,030.
Funding composition reflects reliance on state resources, with 67.9% of revenue derived from state sources, 17.0% from federal funds, and 15.1% from local revenue. This distribution pattern is typical for urban districts serving economically disadvantaged populations. The combination of declining enrollment, below-average academic outcomes, high poverty concentration, and reduced per-pupil spending relative to state averages characterizes the district's current operational context.
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Total Students
20,232
Schools
43
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,042
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
12.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Kansas reports student proficiency based on the Kansas Assessment Program. Proficiency percentages represent students scoring at or above the "Proficient" level.
Proficiency levels: Below Grade Level, At Grade Level (needs remediation), and Proficient. Percentages show students at or above Proficient.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas Report Card, 2024-25 School Year