E W Thompson

1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-12, E W Thompson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E W Thompson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

E W Thompson's student population of 16 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

E W Thompson ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E W Thompson is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
39%
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E W Thompson's ranking?
E W Thompson is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend E W Thompson?
16 students attend E W Thompson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of E W Thompson students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E W Thompson?
E W Thompson has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does E W Thompson offer ?
E W Thompson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E W Thompson part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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