What grades does BUCKNER ELEM. serve?

BUCKNER ELEM. operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the INDEPENDENCE area.

Where is BUCKNER ELEM. located?

BUCKNER ELEM. is a rural school in INDEPENDENCE, MO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BUCKNER ELEM.?

The student-teacher ratio at BUCKNER ELEM. is 11.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in INDEPENDENCE, MO?

Schools in INDEPENDENCE include BUCKNER ELEM. and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the INDEPENDENCE area.

MOPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Buckner Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|INDEPENDENCE, Missouri|FORT OSAGE R-I

INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

School Profile

Grades

K–4

Enrollment

320

Student:Teacher

11.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

FORT OSAGE R-I

Econ. Disadvantaged

40.3%

Phone

(816)650-7300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1

Near average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

325

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

27.44

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.33000001

Nurses

0.33000001

School Resource Officers

0.1

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,731

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,822

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,807

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 37%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$316,796

+2.8% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Kansas City, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

11.5%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

662

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

589

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

183 (31%)

Speech/Language Impairment

120 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

120 (20%)

Autism

85 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

47 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

12 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

327

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckner Elementary School

BUCKNER ELEM. currently enrolls 320 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MO.

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