ELKHORN ELEMENTARY

34684 HWY 10
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024

www.essd40.com

207 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elkhorn Elementary is a public school located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, serving as part of the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD40). Situated in a rural setting along Highway 10, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement. It serves as a foundational educational hub for the local area, focusing on the development of elementary-aged students through a structured curriculum and a commitment to preparing children for their future academic journeys.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Excelsior Springs School District, which prioritizes student success, character development, and the utilization of educational resources to meet diverse learner needs. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central administration, Elkhorn Elementary benefits from established educational standards, professional teaching staff, and community-wide initiatives. Families interested in enrollment information, school calendars, or district policies can access comprehensive resources through the official district website at http://www.essd40.com.

207

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELKHORN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	18
Black	2
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
181 (87.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (8.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Phone:	(816)630-9270
Website:	http://www.essd40.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 41