E W Thompson School serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
E W Thompson School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E W Thompson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
E W Thompson School's student population of 19 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E W Thompson School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of E W Thompson School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
16%
15%
White
74%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E W Thompson School's ranking?
E W Thompson School is ranked #522 out of 2,092 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 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend E W Thompson School?
19 students attend E W Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of E W Thompson School students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E W Thompson School?
E W Thompson School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does E W Thompson School offer ?
E W Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is E W Thompson School part of?
E W Thompson School is part of Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled School District.
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