Exceptional Child Coop. serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exceptional Child Coop. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Exceptional Child Coop.'s student population of 38 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Exceptional Child Coop. is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Exceptional Child Coop.?
38 students attend Exceptional Child Coop..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Exceptional Child Coop. students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exceptional Child Coop.?
Exceptional Child Coop. has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Exceptional Child Coop. offer ?
Exceptional Child Coop. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Exceptional Child Coop. part of?
Exceptional Child Coop. is part of Houston R-I School District.
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