Kansas City Public Schools

What Kansas City Public Schools does

Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) is a public school district headquartered at 2901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, operating 36 district schools plus partner charter schools to serve approximately 15,196 Pre-K through 12 students. The district reports an 88.6% graduation rate, a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, and instruction delivered across 64 languages. KCPS offers neighborhood school enrollment (open to all students in district boundaries), signature schools with specialized themes (fine arts, Montessori, foreign language, college prep) admitting via lottery, and Pre-K programs including Head Start. As a government entity, KCPS is funded primarily through federal and state education funding, local property taxes, and voter-approved bonds — it does not charge tuition for standard enrollment.

KCPS is undergoing a major modernization phase. In April 2025, voters approved a $474 million bond — the district's first since 1967 — funding building maintenance, new construction (including the King Empowerment Campus opening in early 2027 and Woodland/Whittier Empowerment Campus beginning construction in 2029), and $50 million allocated to nine partner charter schools. The district is transitioning to an "all-Apple" technology environment, replacing over 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple MacBook Neo laptops for roughly 4,500 students in eighth grade and above. Operational technology relies on standard edtech platforms: Infinite Campus for student information, Clever for identity/rostering, SchoolMint for enrollment, TalkingPoints and SchoolMessenger for family communications, and SchoolDude for facilities management. Under CFO Erin Thompson (appointed July 2023), KCPS has maintained operating reserves of 25%+ and holds an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor's. A historic 5% base salary increase (June 2026) brought starting teacher salary to $50,558.

KCPS positions itself as "A District on the Rise" with growing enrollment, rising graduation rates, and $16.4M+ in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026. The district pursues a community-ecosystem strategy, partnering with the KC Royals (Literacy League), KC Chiefs (Xavier Worthy's Worthy 1's Foundation, Chris Jones/Sack Nation), Stanford University's National Student Support Accelerator (tutoring research with 1,550 students), Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kelly Education (substitute staffing), and JE Dunn Construction (bond projects). It was recognized as a 2025 Healthiest Employers Kansas City Winner and maintains an 18% MWBE participation goal.

Name

Kansas City Public Schools

Legal name

Kansas City Public Schools

Website

https://kcpublicschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kansas City Public Schools is a public K-12 district serving approximately 15,196 Pre-K through 12 students across 36 schools in Kansas City, Missouri, with an 88.6% graduation rate and funded primarily through government sources, including a $474 million voter-approved bond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood education
• Multilingual learner services
• Special education programs
• Postsecondary access

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Public School District): As a public school district, KCPS generates revenue primarily through federal and state government funding, local property tax revenues, and voter-approved bonds. The district passed its first bond in decades ($474 million) in April 2025 for building maintenance and improvement needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kansas City Public Schools operates as a public school district providing tuition-free Pre-K through 12th grade education to approximately 15,196 students across 36 district schools and partner charter schools in Kansas City, Missouri. The district delivers a rigorous college- and career-ready curriculum, signature themed schools, early learning programs, language services for multilingual learners, special education, athletics, and a Summer Academy, supported by a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and 1:1 student device program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KCPS Elementary Schools

Quantifiable outcome

• 88.6% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airbnb / Mayor Pro-Tem Ryana Parks-ShawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Joint initiative providing 30 KCPS student-athletes and coaches with FIFA World Cup tickets. Six coaches and 24 student-athletes attended matches, joined by Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City.
• Stanford University National Student Support AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Stanford University conducted research with KCPS students on high-dosage virtual 1:1 tutoring programs. The study involved 1,550 students across 14 elementary schools in grades 1-4, showing statistically significant gains in reading skills.
• Kelly EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKelly Education partners with KCPS to provide substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. The partnership offers free pre-hire training, paid orientation, ongoing professional development, weekly pay, and flexible scheduling for substitutes.
• Kansas City Public Schools Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KCPS Education Foundation believes successful public education depends on motivated students, caring adults, and engaged community. They fund excellence and see direct correlation between KCPS student success and quality of life in Kansas City.
• Science CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrictwide summer enrichment program includes field trips to Science City, providing hands-on science experiences beyond classroom instruction.
• Deanna Rose FarmsteadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Academy field trip destination providing educational farm and nature experiences for students.
• Kansas City Royals / Royals Literacy LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyals Literacy League supports literacy initiatives at KCPS schools. Royals pitcher Carlos Estévez served as a Whittier Elementary Classroom Champion to promote lifelong love of reading.
• The Worthy 1's FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy's foundation hosted 'Dream B1G' camp for 350+ KCPS kids in grades 3-8, providing mentorship and inspiration through free camp experience.
• Sack Nation / Chiefs DT Chris JonescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones and Sack Nation partnership offering football camps with drills, tips, and pro-level insight for KCPS students ages 7-16.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing mentorship support. 45 members joined KCPS students at World Cup ticket event.
• JE Dunn ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for bond projects including King Empowerment Center construction, representing major infrastructure investment in district facilities.
• Principals ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization hosting professional development events for school leaders, including Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium outings for Principals Connect rest and recharge activities.
• MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCPS Athletics participates in MSHSAA-sponsored state competitions including track, volleyball, and other sports. Lincoln College Prep student athlete Jada McGee selected to MSHSAA student advisory committee.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationKCPS is transitioning to an 'all-Apple district', replacing 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple MacBook Neo laptops for students in eighth grade and above.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kcpublicschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KCPSTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/kcpublicschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-city-public-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/kcpublicschools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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