Excelsior Springs 40 School District, Missouri

Excelsior Springs 40 School District is a unified school district in Clay County and Ray County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 16,756 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 89.6 sq mi (232 km²) of land.

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Excelsior Springs 40 School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,756 ± 522
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Clay County59% of the district’s landRay County41% of the district’s land
Land area
89.6 sq mi (232 km²)
Median household income
$78,631 ± $6,800
Median home value
$201,300 ± $13,247
Water area
1.12 sq mi (2.89 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2911650
Coordinates (central point)
39.327830, -94.218947

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Excelsior Springs 40 School District, largest first

  1. Excelsior Springs (city)10,484 people
  2. Fishing River Township9,891 people
  3. Fishing River Township5,678 people
  4. Wood Heights (city)784 people
  5. Crystal Lakes (city)436 people
  6. Vibbard (CDP)244 people
  7. Excelsior Estates (village)239 people
  8. Homestead (village)146 people
  9. Prathersville (village)100 people
  10. Mosby (city)52 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lawson R-XIV School District8.4 mi north
  2. Orrick R-XI School District9.2 mi southeast
  3. Kearney R-I School District9.6 mi northwest
  4. Liberty 53 School District11 mi southwest
  5. Fort Osage R-I School District13 mi south
  6. Richmond R-XVI School District13 mi east

These share a boundary with Excelsior Springs 40 School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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