Kansas City

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.