Cape Girardeau 63 School District

The Cape Girardeau 63 School District is located in Cape Girardeau, MO and includes 9 schools that serve 3,959 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cape Girardeau 63 School District spends $9,062 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cape Girardeau 63 School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MO state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cape Girardeau 63 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 12% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Cape Girardeau 63 School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cape Girardeau 63 School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.