SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.
SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II school district, located in BETHANY, MO with about 347 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Harrison Elementary School, located in Bethany, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar for the South Harrison County R-II School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the institution works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grades, maintaining a strong connection with the local Bethany community.
As part of the R-II district, South Harrison Elementary utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its rural student population. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader district, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities. Through a focus on dedicated instruction and community engagement, the school strives to create an encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. at (660) 425-8061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BETHANY, MO 64424-0445
(660) 425-8061
http://www.shr2.k12.mo.us
SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. is a public Title I school in BETHANY, MO with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 29.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.