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.
9
Total Schools
4,310
Total Students
762.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
Demographic Student Count
White1,840
Hispanic372
Black1,439
Asian81
Two or More572
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,840 (42.7%)
  • Black
    1,439 (33.4%)
  • Two or More
    572 (13.3%)
  • Hispanic
    372 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    81 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other0
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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