CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
4,310 Students
9 Schools
District Overview
Located in southeastern Missouri, Cape Girardeau School District 63 serves as a vital educational hub for a vibrant small-city community. Centered at 301 N. Clark Street in Cape Girardeau, this active, traditional public school district oversees nine operational schools that accommodate a growing student body of over 4,300 learners. The district provides a continuous and comprehensive educational pathway spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled within a broader metropolitan context, Cape Girardeau 63 combines accessible neighborhood schooling with a structured academic environment designed to foster intellectual growth and civic readiness for students of all ages.
To support its diverse student population—which encompasses vibrant White, Black, multiracial, Hispanic, and Asian student communities—the district maintains a well-resourced instructional and operational network. Its dedicated team comprises nearly 1,490 full-time equivalent staff members, including more than 760 certified teachers, over 125 instructional aides, and approximately 600 support staff personnel. This extensive staffing model ensures a favorable environment for individualized attention, classroom intervention, and broad extracurricular offerings. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, Cape Girardeau 63 stands as a dynamic public district committed to inclusive excellence, robust student services, and academic achievement across all grade levels.
To support its diverse student population—which encompasses vibrant White, Black, multiracial, Hispanic, and Asian student communities—the district maintains a well-resourced instructional and operational network. Its dedicated team comprises nearly 1,490 full-time equivalent staff members, including more than 760 certified teachers, over 125 instructional aides, and approximately 600 support staff personnel. This extensive staffing model ensures a favorable environment for individualized attention, classroom intervention, and broad extracurricular offerings. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, Cape Girardeau 63 stands as a dynamic public district committed to inclusive excellence, robust student services, and academic achievement across all grade levels.
9
Total Schools
4,310
Total Students
762.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,840 |
| Hispanic | 372 |
| Black | 1,439 |
| Asian | 81 |
| Two or More | 572 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White1,840 (42.7%)
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Black1,439 (33.4%)
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Two or More572 (13.3%)
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Hispanic372 (8.6%)
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Asian81 (1.9%)
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American Indian4 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 9 |
| Students: | 4,310* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 762.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.7 |
Schools in CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
Found 9 Schools
332 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
326 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
0 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,278 Students
High School 9th - 12th
633 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
623 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
383 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
241 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
494 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th