Top Rankings
Excelsior Springs 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,661 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 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,661 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Excelsior Springs 40 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2002–2022. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
82%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,209 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,506 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$41 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,209
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,506
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Excelsior Springs 40 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Springs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Wornall Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leavenworth Street
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational 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
Gr: 10-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Springs Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crown Hill Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Center
Vocational School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,661 students.
What is the rank of Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District is ranked #357 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
82% of Excelsior Springs 40 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than 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 $15,506 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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