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.
43
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White33
Hispanic3
Black1
Asian1
Two or More3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    33 (76.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (7.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (4.7%)
  • Black
    1 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (2.3%)
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: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 19
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 21
Grade 32
Grade 45
Grade 53
Grade 61
Grade 71
Grade 85
Grade 95
Grade 104
Grade 116
Grade 129
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1330.2%
Male3069.8%