Overview
KORTE ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. The school enrolls 444 students. It is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictINDEPENDENCE 30
County29095
CityINDEPENDENCE
ZIP64052
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291548003107
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment444
White32.4%
Hispanic / Latino42.3%
Black / African American13.1%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races10.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)