North Kansas City 74 serves 21,798 students across Clay County in an urban setting, representing a notably growing district with 9.7% enrollment increase from the prior year. The district operates 33 schools comprising 23 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools, staffed by 1,496 teachers.
The student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 aligns closely with typical district configurations. The district's per-pupil spending of $6,219 falls approximately 17% below Missouri's state average of $7,465, indicating below-average per-student resource allocation. The total operating budget of $342.6M is distributed across revenue sources showing 66.0% reliance on local funding, 24.4% from state sources, and 9.6% from federal sources. This funding structure indicates heavier dependence on local property tax revenue compared to state and federal support.
The district's rapid enrollment growth of nearly 10% suggests population increases in its service area, which may create both opportunities and pressures for infrastructure and resource planning. The below-state-average spending level, combined with significant enrollment growth, presents considerations regarding per-student resource capacity and long-term financial sustainability. The district's funding mix indicates a moderately affluent local tax base supporting operations, though ongoing enrollment expansion may impact the adequacy of current funding levels relative to district needs and state benchmarks.
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Total Students
21,798
Schools
33
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,219
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.