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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,638 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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,638 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
69,803 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 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
0.28
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
84%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,573 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,997 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,573
$15,081
Spending / Student
$19,997
$13,908
Best Excelsior Springs 40 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Springs High 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
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Cornerstone Elementary 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
| 459 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 104 students
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Springs Middle 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
| 596 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Grades: PK
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,638 students.
What is the rank of Excelsior Springs 40 School District?
Excelsior Springs 40 School District is ranked #379 out of 553 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 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 $19,997 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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