ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

Harrisonville R-IX School District

503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701-2415
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harrisonville R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,229 students in Harrisonville R-IX School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Harrisonville R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
2,208 Students
575,106 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
46,817 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harrisonville R-IX 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 77% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#287 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
40%
43%
43%
33%
38%
77%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
85%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,840 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,309 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,840
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,309
$13,908

Best Harrisonville R-IX School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Meghan Dr
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Gr: 1-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mceowen Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 S Halsey Ave
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Recent Articles

Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links