E W THOMPSON SCHOOL

E W THOMPSON SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED school district, located in SEDALIA, MO with about 23 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, E W THOMPSON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The E.W. Thompson School, located in Sedalia, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated under the direction of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It is part of the state’s network of schools specifically designed to provide high-quality educational services to students with significant developmental disabilities or complex needs who require a more specialized environment than what may be available in a traditional local school district setting.

The school focuses on providing individualized instruction and therapeutic support tailored to each student's unique learning profile, with an emphasis on enhancing functional life skills and fostering personal growth. By operating under the state’s Division of Special Education, E.W. Thompson ensures that its programs align with rigorous educational standards while maintaining a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented atmosphere that promotes the independence and well-being of every student in its care.

For more information, contact E W THOMPSON SCHOOL at (660) 530-5575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1520 THOMPSON BLVD
SEDALIA, MO 65301-2247
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E W THOMPSON SCHOOL is a public school in SEDALIA, MO with about 23 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
23
Teachers:
4.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 23 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending E W THOMPSON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.3%
Black or African American
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%

Female
39.1%
Male
60.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.