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Kansas City, MO vs Prairie Village, KS

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- Prairie Village spends 2.3% less per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.5% lower in Prairie Village than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Prairie Village had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, MOPrairie Village, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,913$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,166$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews
Mark · Kansas City, MO
Moved and Come Back Twice
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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Synthetic  · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is the Midwest’s best kept secret
Over 4 years ago

KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Jo · Kansas City, MO
It's HOME / QUIET / FUN
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Prairie Village    2 Reviews
deanna · Prairie Village, KS
Great place to live!!!
Over 15 years ago

I must admit - I am spoiled! Prairie Village, Kansas is such a wonderful place to live, we call it Perfect Village - and do so proudly! Not only is it a peaceful  More

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Ryan · Overland Park, KS
Satisfyingly Simple
Over 17 years ago

Prairie Village is predominately an older community built in the late 50's early 60's. However, over the past few years several modifications, renovations, and  More

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