Cape Girardeau 63 School District

301 N Clark St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5101
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cape Girardeau 63 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,310 students in Cape Girardeau 63 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 Cape Girardeau 63 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
4,310 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
382 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cape Girardeau 63 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 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#353 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
40%
39%
43%
28%
38%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
43%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,435 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,157 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,435
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,157
$14,008

Best Cape Girardeau 63 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Alma Schrader Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Thilenius
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Gr: 5-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Central Jr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Gr: 7-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Gr: PK-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,310 students.
What is the rank of Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District is ranked #360 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
43% of Cape Girardeau 63 School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape Girardeau 63 School District?
Cape Girardeau 63 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cape Girardeau 63 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,157 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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