HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL

www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateschools/

39 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Helen M. Davis School, located at 2900 Scott St. in St. Joseph, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Unlike a traditional neighborhood public school, this institution is part of a network of state-operated schools designed to provide targeted support and high-quality instruction for students with unique learning needs, particularly those who require specialized special education services that may not be available in standard district settings.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prioritizes the individualized education programs (IEPs) of its students. By integrating academic instruction with specialized therapeutic and behavioral support, the Helen M. Davis School aims to help students develop essential life skills and achieve personal academic milestones. Its affiliation with the DESE state school system ensures that the campus adheres to specific state standards for special education, providing a focused, resource-rich atmosphere for children who benefit from a more specialized and highly structured educational approach.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
32 (82.1 %)
Two or More
3 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (5.1 %)
Black
1 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Phone:	(816)387-2986
Website:	http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateschools/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 3