Independence 30 School District
- 3225 SOUTH NOLAND RD
- INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
- (816) 521-5300
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.2% | 82.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,702 | $9,375 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | - |
| Number of Students | 13,976 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 983 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 13,976 | 14.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 402 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,157 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,155 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,133 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,023 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,075 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,040 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,016 |
| 7th Grade Students | 953 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,003 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,106 |
| 10th Grade Students | 940 |
| 11th Grade Students | 874 |
| 12th Grade Students | 938 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 81 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 382 |
| Hispanic | 1,523 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,703 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 10,126 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,098 |
| Female | 6,717 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 983 | 14.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 53 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 429 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 486 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 162 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 22 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 35 |
| Elementary | 13 |
| Secondary | 22 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 24 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,030 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 15 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 139 |
| School Administrators | 53 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| Student Support Services | 126 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 680 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $128,099,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $62,872,000 | 49.1% |
| Property Tax | $38,472,000 | 30.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $900,000 | 0.7% |
| Other School Systems | $99,000 | 0.08% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,270,000 | 1.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $2,312,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,369,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,721,000 | 2.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,634,000 | 2.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,332,000 | 1.0% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $10,756,000 | 8.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $51,218,000 | 40.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $44,276,000 | 34.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $807,000 | 0.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $855,000 | 0.7% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $59,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch Programs | $36,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,396,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Programs | $2,789,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $14,009,000 | 10.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,382,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,593,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $546,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $46,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $135,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $148,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $83,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,649,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $6,013,000 | 4.7% |
| Direct - Other | $414,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $110,829,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $61,419,000 | 55.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $44,083,000 | 39.8% |
| Student Support | $6,708,000 | 5.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $9,204,000 | 7.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,921,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $6,317,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,311,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,098,000 | 5.5% |
| Other Support Services | $1,524,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,327,000 | 4.8% |
| Food Services | $5,327,000 | 4.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 718 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 110 | 3.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Independence 30 School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 27
- Students: 13,976
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 983
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| BINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1716 South Speck Rd
Independence, MO Public | 6-8 | 609 | 12.5 |  Review This School |
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| BLACKBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17302 East R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 636 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| BRIDGER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
18200 East M78 Hwy
Independence, MO Public | 6-8 | 884 | 15.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
827 West College
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 256 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2800 South Hardy Ave
Independence, MO Public | 6-8 | 638 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
120 North Cedar Ave
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 365 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2611 South Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 485 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| HANTHORN SCHOOL | ||||
1511 Kings Hwy
Independence, MO Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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| INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY | ||||
600 West Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| JOHN W. LUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3700 South Delaware Ave
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 448 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| KORTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2437 South Hardy Ave 2431
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 624 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2601 North Liberty St
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 313 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| OTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1525 North Noland Rd
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 472 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| OZANAM-INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL | ||||
600 West Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1656 South Speck Rd
Independence, MO Public | 6-8 | 841 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| PROCTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1403 West Linden Ave
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 281 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| RANDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 299 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| SANTA FE TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1301 South Windsor St
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 375 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| SPRING BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20404 East Truman Rd
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 359 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11424 Gill St
Sugar Creek, MO Public | PK-5 | 224 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| SYCAMORE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15208 East 39th St South
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 508 | 14.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THOMAS HART BENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
429 South Leslie
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 425 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| THREE TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11801 East 32nd St South
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 378 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3301 South Noland Rd
Independence, MO Public | 9-12 | 1,674 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| VAN HORN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1109 South Arlington Ave
Independence, MO Public | 9-12 | 675 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1223 North Noland Rd
Independence, MO Public | 9-12 | 1,509 | 13.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4300 South Phelps Rd
Independence, MO Public | PK-5 | 537 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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