Independence 30 School District
Independence, Missouri · Jackson County · Grades Pre-K–12
Independence 30 School District runs 29 schools (20 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 pre-k) with 14,272 students. By enrollment it is the 14th largest of 556 districts in Missouri, where the median district has 566 students. NCES classifies its area as suburb, large.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Rank compares the 556 Missouri districts listed on this site.
District at a glance
| Schools | 29 |
| Students | 14,272 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent) | 970.5 |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 (state 12.8) |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligible | 73.2% (state 49.2%) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area type | Suburb, large |
| NCES district ID | 2915480 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25, totals of the district's schools. Students per teacher = students ÷ full-time-equivalent teachers.
Schools in Independence 30
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Free/reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Mallinson Elementary School | Elementary | 2–5 | 282 | 14.3 | 84.8% |
| Bingham Middle School | Middle | 7–8 | 730 | 14.6 | 76.4% |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 363 | 13.7 | 45.2% |
| Bridger Middle School | Middle | 6 | 744 | 15.7 | 72.3% |
| Bryant Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 193 | 11.8 | 76.2% |
| Cassell Park Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 362 | 13.4 | 81.2% |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School | Middle | 6–8 | 902 | 16.8 | 79.8% |
| Fairmount Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 313 | 13.2 | 82.7% |
| Glendale Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 417 | 13.7 | 75.3% |
| Hanthorn Early Education | Pre-K | Pre-K | 180 | 12.9 | 96.7% |
| John W. Luff Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 362 | 14.7 | 73.5% |
| Korte Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 444 | 14.8 | 88.7% |
| Little Blue Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 263 | 11 | 52.1% |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 250 | 14.1 | 77.2% |
| Ott Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 384 | 15.3 | 75% |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Middle | 7–8 | 731 | 14.3 | 64.4% |
| Procter Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 221 | 13.5 | 85.5% |
| Randall Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 284 | 12.7 | 85.2% |
| Santa Fe Trail Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 364 | 14.6 | 75.8% |
| Spring Branch Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 278 | 11.9 | 70.5% |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–1 | 134 | 14.6 | 85.1% |
| Sunshine Center | Pre-K | Pre-K | 106 | – | 52.8% |
| Sycamore Hills Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 574 | 17.6 | 62.5% |
| Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 401 | 14.6 | 86.8% |
| Three Trails Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 328 | 14 | 84.5% |
| Truman High School | High | 9–12 | 1,720 | 18.6 | 62.2% |
| Van Horn High School | High | 9–12 | 1,067 | 16.8 | 77.9% |
| William Chrisman High School | High | 9–12 | 1,417 | 17 | 70.4% |
| William Southern Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 458 | 17.7 | 74.5% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25.
Map of Independence 30 schools
Locations: NCES EDGE. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Independence 30 in context
Size
Independence 30 School District enrolls 1.6% of Missouri's 885,129 public school students and is larger than the median district (566 students). Its schools average 492 students, against 386 for a Missouri public school. The largest is Truman High School (1,720) and the smallest is Sunshine Center (106).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 enrollment. Share = district students ÷ all students in Missouri schools listed here; averages = students ÷ schools.
Grades
Grade 4 is its largest grade, with 1,114 students this year. Grade 12 has 1,011 students and kindergarten has 974, within 10% of each other. Independence 30 enrolls 709 children in pre-K.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership by grade, all schools in the district.
Students
White students are the largest group in Independence 30 at 45.5%, below their 66.9% share of Missouri public school students. Hispanic students make up 26.6%.
73.2% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, against 49.2% statewide. By school, the share runs from 45.2% at Blackburn Elementary School to 96.7% at Hanthorn Early Education.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership and school lunch program data. District and state shares weight each school by its enrollment.
Staff
Its 970.5 full-time-equivalent teachers work out to 14.7 students per teacher, more than the state's 12.8. With 38.4 counselors it has 372 students per counselor; the median Missouri district has 265, and the American School Counselor Association recommends no more than 250. It reports 25.9 librarians or media specialists and 6 school psychologists.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 district staff file (full-time equivalents). Students per counselor = district students ÷ counselors. Benchmark: American School Counselor Association, 250 students per counselor.
Location
NCES classifies Independence 30's area as suburb, large: in an urbanized area of 250,000 people or more, outside its principal city. The nearest district is KC International Academy, 4.3 miles away with 662 students. 45 districts are within 25 miles, and 4 of them enroll more students than Independence 30. Jackson County has 33 districts on this site.
Source: NCES EDGE locations and locale codes, 2024-25. Distances are straight lines between the average locations of each district's schools.
Staff
| Role | Full-time equivalent | Students per staff member |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers | 970.5 | 15 |
| School counselors | 38.4 | 372 |
| Librarians and media specialists | 25.9 | 551 |
| School psychologists | 6 | 2,379 |
| Instructional aides | 142.6 | 100 |
| Other student support staff | 139.6 | 102 |
| School administrators | 59 | 242 |
| District administrators | 10 | 1,427 |
| All staff | 1,429 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 district staff file. Students per staff member = district students ÷ full-time-equivalent staff in that role. The median Missouri district has 265 students per counselor.
Students by race and ethnicity
| White | 45.5% |
| Hispanic | 26.6% |
| Black | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 9.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership, all schools in the district.
Students by grade
| Pre-K | 709 |
| Kindergarten | 974 |
| Grade 1 | 1,027 |
| Grade 2 | 1,047 |
| Grade 3 | 1,039 |
| Grade 4 | 1,114 |
| Grade 5 | 1,051 |
| Grade 6 | 1,053 |
| Grade 7 | 1,028 |
| Grade 8 | 1,026 |
| Grade 9 | 1,060 |
| Grade 10 | 1,086 |
| Grade 11 | 1,047 |
| Grade 12 | 1,011 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Nearby school districts
| District | Distance | Students | Per teacher | Calendar 2026–2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC International Academy | 4 mi | 662 | 8.2 | – |
| Kansas City Girls Prep Academy | 6 mi | 111 | 4.4 | – |
| Kipp: Endeavor Academy | 6 mi | 1,047 | 10.5 | – |
| Raytown C-2 School District | 6 mi | 7,676 | 13.2 | – |
| Fort Osage R-I School District | 7 mi | 4,718 | 13.2 | – |
| Frontier Schools | 7 mi | 1,587 | 9.6 | – |
| Genesis School Inc. | 8 mi | 180 | 9.5 | – |
| Kansas City 33 School District | 8 mi | 15,079 | 13.5 | – |
Distance between the average locations of each district's schools (NCES EDGE).
Other school districts in Jackson County
- Lee's Summit R-VII School District (17,695 students)
- Kansas City 33 School District (15,079 students)
- Blue Springs R-IV School District (14,657 students)
- Raytown C-2 School District (7,676 students)
- Fort Osage R-I School District (4,718 students)
- Grain Valley R-V School District (4,546 students)
- Hickman Mills C-1 School District (4,472 students)
- Grandview C-4 School District (3,665 students)
- Center 58 School District (2,339 students)
- Oak Grove R-VI School District (1,853 students)
- Guadalupe Centers Schools (1,614 students)
- Frontier Schools (1,587 students)
- Academie Lafayette (1,425 students)
- University Academy (1,111 students)
- Kipp: Endeavor Academy (1,047 students)
- Crossroads Charter Schools (1,003 students)
- Ewing Marion Kauffman School (961 students)
- Hogan Preparatory Academy (843 students)
- Brookside Charter School (800 students)
- Lone Jack C-6 School District (733 students)
- KC International Academy (662 students)
- MO Schools for the Severely Disabled (652 students)
- Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy (401 students)
- Citizens of the World Charter (388 students)
- Allen Village (384 students)
- Scuola Vita Nuova (363 students)
- Academy for Integrated Arts (244 students)
- Delasalle Charter School (220 students)
- Genesis School Inc. (180 students)
- Gordon Parks Elementary (131 students)
All Missouri districts (2 more in Jackson County).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25, county of each district's office.
Contact
201 North Forest Avenue, Independence, MO 64050
Phone: (816)521-5300
Website: isdschools.org
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 directory.