Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

KANSAS CITY 33

Missouri · Public School District
35
Schools
14,413
Students
$19,566
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
99.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
76.0%
Graduation Rate
-10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KANSAS CITY 33 is a public school district in Missouri serving 14,413 students across 35 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,566 is above average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (35)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08428
LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE06–08574
NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08555
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–12535
EAST HIGH SCHOOL09–121,112
LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.09–12897
MANUAL CAREER TECH. CTR.09–120
NORTHEAST HIGH09–12657
PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS07–12649
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL09–12487
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CONTRACTPK–1225
SUCCESS ACADEMYKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,566+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
2.3%
Local (property tax)
75.0%
Federal
22.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
14,413
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,566 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 35 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.0%, graduation is 10.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KANSAS CITY 33?
KANSAS CITY 33 has 35 public schools, serving a total of 14,413 students.
What is the graduation rate for KANSAS CITY 33?
The graduation rate is 76.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KANSAS CITY 33 spend per student?
KANSAS CITY 33 spends $19,566 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KANSAS CITY 33?
99% of students in KANSAS CITY 33 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KANSAS CITY 33?
No, KANSAS CITY 33 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does KANSAS CITY 33 serve?
KANSAS CITY 33 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KANSAS CITY 33?
The median opportunity score across schools in KANSAS CITY 33 is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.