Top Rankings
Fort Osage R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,796 students in Fort Osage R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Fort Osage R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,796 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Osage R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#400 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
67%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,758
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,050
$13,908
Best Fort Osage R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Gr: 7-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Gr: 5-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,796 students.
What is the rank of Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District is ranked #395 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Osage R-I School District?
67% of Fort Osage R-I School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Osage R-I School District?
Fort Osage R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fort Osage R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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