Excelsior Springs 40 School District
School District · Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Excelsior Springs 40?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Excelsior Springs 40 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lewis Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cornerstone Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elkhorn Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#397 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,560
+$33 vs Missouri median
District size
2,638 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Excelsior Springs 40 ranks #397 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Excelsior Springs 40's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewis Elementary (7.4/10), Cornerstone Elementary (6.2/10), and Elkhorn Elementary (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Excelsior Springs 40
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cornerstone Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Elkhorn Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Excelsior Springs Tech. High | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Excelsior Springs Middle | 4.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Excelsior Springs High | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Excelsior Springs 40
Excelsior Springs 40 is a Excelsior Springs, Missouri school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,638 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $12,560 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Excelsior Springs 40 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Excelsior Springs 40 students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Excelsior Springs 40, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Excelsior Springs 40 with test data.
Schools in Excelsior Springs 40
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Excelsior Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 2,638
- Teachers (FTE)
- 197
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Excelsior Springs 40?
Excelsior Springs 40 has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Excelsior Springs 40?
The average composite rating for Excelsior Springs 40 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Excelsior Springs 40?
Excelsior Springs 40 spends $12,560 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Excelsior Springs 40?
The average student-teacher ratio in Excelsior Springs 40 is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Excelsior Springs 40?
Lewis Elementary is the highest-rated school in Excelsior Springs 40 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Excelsior Springs 40?
Across schools in Excelsior Springs 40 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Excelsior Springs 40 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Excelsior Springs 40 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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