How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL | WASHINGTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SEDALIA, MO | SEDALIA, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 215 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.1% | 79.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL | WASHINGTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| District | SEDALIA 200 | SEDALIA 200 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL | WASHINGTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 53.0% |
| African American | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 14.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL | WASHINGTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 387.8:1 | 215:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.7% | 16.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 116 | 25 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.