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Leavenworth, KS vs Independence, MO

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Highlights
- Independence spends 6.9% less per student than Leavenworth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% higher in Independence than in Leavenworth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Leavenworth
 Leavenworth, KSIndependence, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor386  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Leavenworth    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Our family of 7 moving to this area 66027. How can I find out about: COST OF LIVING BEST PLACE TO LIVE BAD AREAS TO STAY AWAY  More

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Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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