Independence 30 is a suburban school district located in Jackson County, Missouri, serving 14,536 students across 30 schools. The district comprises 23 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, staffed by 926 teachers. Enrollment increased modestly by 1.0% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability in student population.
The district operates with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1, which is consistent with typical suburban district configurations. Per-pupil spending stands at $5,720 annually, substantially below Missouri's state average of $7,465. This represents a funding gap of approximately 23% relative to state averages. The district's total annual budget of $202.5 million is structured with 47.0% derived from local revenue sources, 39.8% from state funding, and 13.2% from federal sources. This revenue composition reflects greater reliance on local property tax generation compared to state support, which is characteristic of suburban districts with established tax bases.
The funding differential relative to state averages may have implications for resource allocation across instructional programs, facilities maintenance, technology infrastructure, and staff compensation. Independence 30's modest enrollment growth and stable configuration of 30 schools indicates a mature district with established facilities rather than one experiencing rapid expansion or contraction. The district's suburban location in Jackson County positions it within the Kansas City metropolitan area's demographic and economic context.
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Total Students
14,536
Schools
30
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,720
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
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MPI (Missouri Performance Index) measures student achievement on MAP assessments. Higher scores indicate better performance. Performance designations include: Meets/Exceeds Expectations, On Track, Approaching, and Needs Improvement.
About MSIP 6 Accountability
Missouri uses the Missouri School Improvement Program version 6 (MSIP 6) for district accountability. The APR (Annual Performance Report) score ranges from 0-100% and combines Performance metrics (70% weight) with Continuous Improvement metrics (30% weight). Performance metrics include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Success-Ready Students. Continuous Improvement includes Attendance, Kindergarten Readiness, and Data Compliance.