Drexel: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Drexel. Drexel Elem. is the largest at 170 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 290 students.
- ~462 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 462 residents per school. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | DREXEL R-IV |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 290 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 28 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 116 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.0% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Cass Career Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cass Career Center |
| Nearest College · City | Harrisonville |
| Nearest College · Phone | 81638032537818 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Drexel Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 211 E Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (816) 819-5050 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 64742 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 949 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12