USD 416 encompasses 156 square miles and is located entirely in the eastern part of Miami County. USD 416’s eastern boundary is the Kansas-Missouri state line; the northern boundary is the Miami County-Johnson County line; at the southern boundary is the Miami County-Linn County line. The western boundary of USD 416 borders the following school districts: Spring Hill USD 230, Paola USD 368 and Prairie View USD 362. USD 416 includes the incorporated city of Louisburg and the unincorporated communities of Bucyrus, Chiles, New Lancaster, Jingo and a portion of Somerset. Located near the Kansas City metropolitan area, USD 416 is within ten miles of the city of Overland Park, Kansas.
USD 416 currently operates five schools: one elementary (grades K-2), one elementary (grades 3-5), one middle (grades 6-8), one high school (grades 9-12), and learning center (grades 9-adult). Bus service is provided for all students within the district. Our K-12 student population is estimated at 1,700.
Welcome to Paola USD 368. The district is an integral part of a progressive community located twenty minutes south of the Kansas City suburban area. The district is home to over 2000 students housed within two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Paola is a great place to live, where families, businesses, and the community collaborate with the schools to enhance the development of students. This is evident through the following vision, mission, and beliefs of the district:
VISION
Ensuring Success for All Students
MISSION
The Paola School District mission is academic success and personal growth for every student.