Summary:
The Excelsior Springs 40 school district in Missouri serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district faces some challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and significant disparities in academic performance between the top-performing Elkhorn Elementary and the lower-performing Excelsior Springs Technical High.
Elkhorn Elementary stands out as the district's top performer, with strong proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Excelsior Springs Technical High serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 96.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has the lowest test scores in the district. However, the school maintains a relatively low 1% dropout rate, suggesting it is providing support to its unique student population.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge, with all schools reporting rates ranging from 21.7% to 21.7%. Additionally, there are notable funding disparities, with Elkhorn Elementary spending $12,898 per student, compared to just $4,231 per student at Excelsior Springs Technical High. Addressing these issues and ensuring equitable resources and support for all students will be crucial for the Excelsior Springs 40 district to improve overall student outcomes.
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