Independence 30 School District

The Independence 30 School District is located in Independence, MO and includes 27 schools that serve 13,976 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Independence 30 School District spends $9,702 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Independence 30 School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MO state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Independence 30 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Independence 30 School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Independence 30 School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.