- NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 7–8 · 607 students
- LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 583 students
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 7–8 · 375 students
- EAST HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,155 students
- LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. — Grades 9–12 · 997 students
- NORTHEAST HIGH — Grades 9–12 · 732 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 519 students
- SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 498 students
- M. L. KING ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 768 students
- PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS — Grades 7–12 · 669 students
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY — Grades PK–8 · 594 students
- ROGERS ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 592 students
- WHITTIER ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 550 students
- GARFIELD ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 531 students
- PRIMITIVO GARCIA ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 494 students
- B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 487 students
- CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL — Grades PK–6 · 468 students
- GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 406 students
- TRAILWOODS ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 388 students
- PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 386 students
- AC PREP ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–8 · 366 students
- JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 360 students
- HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI — Grades PK–6 · 360 students
- HALE COOK ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 344 students
- GEORGE MELCHER ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 341 students
- JAMES ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 328 students
- WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 324 students
- FAXON ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 322 students
- PITCHER ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–6 · 252 students
- BORDER STAR MONTESSORI — Grades PK–6 · 251 students
- CONTRACT — Grades PK–12 · 32 students
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| Metric | Kansas City 33 School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 35 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,800/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Kansas City 33 School District
If you live in ZIP 64109 — Kansas, Missouri — your assigned public schools are operated by Kansas City 33 School District. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the Missouri average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 35 schools, covering Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Kansas City 33 School District spends approximately $11,800 per student per year, placing it 7% above the Missouri state average of approximately $11,000 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 35 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Kansas City 33 School District qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), Kansas City 33 School District ranks among Missouri’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Kansas City 33 School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 64109
Children in zip code 64109 are assigned to Kansas City 33 School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 64109, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Kansas City 33 School District at (816)418-7600 or visit www.kcpublicschools.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Missouri districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Kansas
For families considering a purchase in the Kansas area, district assignment matters financially. Because Kansas City 33 School District serves zip code 64109, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 64109 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Missouri, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Kansas City 33 School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 64109.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Kansas City 33 School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 64109 data.