North Kansas City 74 School District
Kansas City, Missouri · Clay County · Grades Pre-K–12
North Kansas City 74 School District runs 33 schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high, 1 pre-k) with 21,252 students. By enrollment it is the 2nd largest of 556 districts in Missouri, where the median district has 566 students. NCES classifies its area as city, large.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Rank compares the 556 Missouri districts listed on this site.
District at a glance
| Schools | 33 |
| Students | 21,252 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent) | 1,507.2 |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 (state 12.8) |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligible | 45.5% (state 49.2%) |
| County | Clay County |
| Area type | City, large |
| NCES district ID | 2922800 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25, totals of the district's schools. Students per teacher = students ÷ full-time-equivalent teachers.
Schools in North Kansas City 74
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Free/reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Middle School | Middle | 7–8 | 886 | 14.9 | 40.1% |
| Bell Prairie Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 642 | 15.1 | 25.2% |
| Briarcliff Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 352 | 15.3 | 48% |
| Chapel Hill Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 644 | 16.3 | 37.9% |
| Chouteau Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 346 | 13.2 | 71.4% |
| Clardy Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 477 | 16.4 | 42.1% |
| Crestview Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 487 | 13.6 | 60.8% |
| Davidson Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 566 | 13.7 | 64.5% |
| Early Education Center | Pre-K | Pre-K | 112 | 2 | 39.3% |
| Eastgate 6th Grade Center | Middle | 6 | 629 | 12.7 | 63.4% |
| Fox Hill Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 606 | 16 | 36.6% |
| Gashland Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–1 | 218 | 15.7 | 41.7% |
| Gateway 6th Grade Center | Middle | 6 | 882 | 15 | 36.1% |
| Gracemor Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 684 | 13.8 | 71.1% |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 185 | 13.5 | 62.2% |
| Linden West Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 501 | 15.4 | 62.7% |
| Maple Park Middle School | Middle | 7–8 | 585 | 10.6 | 63.4% |
| Maplewood Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 330 | 11.8 | 62.7% |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 529 | 14.3 | 55% |
| Nashua Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 485 | 15.9 | 23.3% |
| New Mark Middle School | Middle | 7–8 | 965 | 15.4 | 23.3% |
| North Kansas City High School | High | 9–12 | 1,719 | 16.3 | 52.6% |
| Northgate Middle School | Middle | 7–8 | 689 | 12.7 | 66.6% |
| Northview Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 656 | 16 | 12.8% |
| Oak Park High School | High | 9–12 | 1,755 | 17.8 | 40.7% |
| Oakwood Manor Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 277 | 11.2 | 61.7% |
| Ravenwood Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 317 | 12.1 | 56.5% |
| Rising Hill Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 407 | 14.2 | 29.2% |
| Staley High School | High | 9–12 | 2,091 | 20 | 19.3% |
| Topping Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 293 | 12 | 72.7% |
| West Englewood Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 435 | 13.7 | 65.1% |
| Winnetonka High School | High | 9–12 | 1,238 | 14 | 57.6% |
| Winnwood Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–5 | 264 | 11.5 | 74.6% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25.
Map of North Kansas City 74 schools
Locations: NCES EDGE. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
North Kansas City 74 in context
Size
North Kansas City 74 School District enrolls 2.4% of Missouri's 885,129 public school students and is larger than the median district (566 students). Its schools average 644 students, against 386 for a Missouri public school. The largest is Staley High School (2,091) and the smallest is Early Education Center (112).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 enrollment. Share = district students ÷ all students in Missouri schools listed here; averages = students ÷ schools.
Grades
Grade 12 is its largest grade, with 1,730 students this year. Grade 12 has 1,730 students and kindergarten has 1,558, 11% more in the later grade. Each grade is a different group of students, so this is not a dropout or growth rate. North Kansas City 74 enrolls 428 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 North Kansas City 74 at 49%, below their 66.9% share of Missouri public school students. Black students make up 17.7%.
45.5% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, against 49.2% statewide. By school, the share runs from 12.8% at Northview Elementary School to 74.6% at Winnwood Elementary School.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership and school lunch program data. District and state shares weight each school by its enrollment.
Staff
Its 1,507.2 full-time-equivalent teachers work out to 14.1 students per teacher, more than the state's 12.8. With 55 counselors it has 386 students per counselor; the median Missouri district has 265, and the American School Counselor Association recommends no more than 250. It reports 31 librarians or media specialists and 24 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 North Kansas City 74's area as city, large: inside a principal city of 250,000 people or more. The nearest district is Liberty 53 School District, 5.7 miles away with 11,826 students. 42 districts are within 25 miles, and 0 of them enroll more students than North Kansas City 74. Clay County has 6 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 | 1,507.2 | 14 |
| School counselors | 55 | 386 |
| Librarians and media specialists | 31 | 686 |
| School psychologists | 24 | 886 |
| Instructional aides | 283.9 | 75 |
| Other student support staff | 85.4 | 249 |
| School administrators | 80 | 266 |
| District administrators | 7 | 3,036 |
| All staff | 3,317.4 |
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 | 49% |
| Black | 17.7% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% |
| Two or more races | 11.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership, all schools in the district.
Students by grade
| Pre-K | 428 |
| Kindergarten | 1,558 |
| Grade 1 | 1,554 |
| Grade 2 | 1,539 |
| Grade 3 | 1,579 |
| Grade 4 | 1,548 |
| Grade 5 | 1,607 |
| Grade 6 | 1,511 |
| Grade 7 | 1,519 |
| Grade 8 | 1,606 |
| Grade 9 | 1,654 |
| Grade 10 | 1,704 |
| Grade 11 | 1,715 |
| Grade 12 | 1,730 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Nearby school districts
| District | Distance | Students | Per teacher | Calendar 2026–2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 53 School District | 6 mi | 11,826 | 13.8 | – |
| Park Hill School District | 6 mi | 11,937 | 13.4 | – |
| Scuola Vita Nuova | 7 mi | 363 | 15.1 | – |
| KC International Academy | 8 mi | 662 | 8.2 | – |
| Crossroads Charter Schools | 8 mi | 1,003 | 10.8 | – |
| Kipp: Endeavor Academy | 9 mi | 1,047 | 10.5 | – |
| Frontier Schools | 9 mi | 1,587 | 9.6 | – |
| Kansas City Girls Prep Academy | 9 mi | 111 | 4.4 | – |
Distance between the average locations of each district's schools (NCES EDGE).
Other school districts in Clay County
- Liberty 53 School District (11,826 students)
- Kearney R-I School District (3,424 students)
- Excelsior Springs 40 School District (2,661 students)
- Smithville R-II School District (2,514 students)
- Missouri City 56 School District (14 students)
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25, county of each district's office.
Contact
2000 Ne 46th St, Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: (816)321-5000
Website: nkcschools.org
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 directory.