Top Rankings
Excelsior Springs 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,687 students in Excelsior Springs 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Excelsior Springs 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,687 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Excelsior Springs 40 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.50
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
79 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
2,252 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
84%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
186
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
182
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,271 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,633 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,271
$15,071
Spending / Student
$19,633
$13,899
Best Excelsior Springs 40 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34684 Hwy 10
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leavenworth
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Cornerstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Wornall Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crown Hill Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Center
Magnet School
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Grades: PK
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,687 students.
What is the rank of Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District is ranked #379 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
84% of Excelsior Springs 40 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Excelsior Springs 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,633 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
