Kansas City 33 School District

2901 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109-1538
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kansas City 33 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 15,079 students in Kansas City 33 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Kansas City 33 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
33 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
15,079 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
1,120 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kansas City 33 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 71% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#517 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
40%
23%
43%
19%
38%
73%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
9%
% Black
46%
15%
% White
11%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,563 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,214 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$280 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$245 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,563
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,214
$14,008

Best Kansas City 33 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Hale Cook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7302 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Border Star Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6321 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Contract
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3708 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Foreign Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
John T. Hartman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8111 Oak
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Gladstone Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 N Elmwood
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Pitcher Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9915 E 38th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Carver Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Holliday Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7227 Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1950
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Trailwoods Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 E 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Ac Prep Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6410 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-7704
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 E 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
James Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5810 Scarritt
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4775
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Northeast High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 S Van Brunt
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3221 Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2005
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Southeast High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1075
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
436 Prospect Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3605
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
George Melcher Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3958 Chelsea
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 Bales
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
East High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1924 Van Brunt Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
M. L. King Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4848 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-2475
Gr: PK-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Central Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3611 East Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2100
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4904 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
B. Banneker Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7050 Askew
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1850
Gr: PK-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Manual Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1215 Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-5205
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
1601 Forest Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-5300
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kansas City 33 School District?
Kansas City 33 School District manages 33 public schools serving 15,079 students.
What is the rank of Kansas City 33 School District?
Kansas City 33 School District is ranked #520 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City 33 School District?
46% of Kansas City 33 School District students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kansas City 33 School District?
Kansas City 33 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kansas City 33 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,214 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 33 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,079 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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