AVA ELEM.

AVA ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AVA R-I school district, located in AVA, MO with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, AVA ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Ava Elementary School, located at 507 North Spring Street in Ava, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Douglas County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young students in the Ava community. The school environment is structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science while engaging in various extracurricular activities that encourage well-rounded growth.

As the educational hub for the local area, Ava Elementary plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. The school maintains a close-knit community feel, typical of rural Missouri districts, emphasizing strong communication between teachers, parents, and administrators. By utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards and focusing on personalized learning, the faculty strives to ensure that every student receives the foundational tools necessary to thrive in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact AVA ELEM. at (417) 683-5450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.