AVENUE CITY ELEM.

AVENUE CITY ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AVENUE CITY R-IX school district, located in COSBY, MO with about 186 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 14 teachers, AVENUE CITY ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Avenue City Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Cosby, Missouri, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a focal point of its community, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where faculty and staff provide personalized attention to help students achieve academic success. The school district is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core foundational skills while preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic focus, Avenue City Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between home and school. The district’s location along Highway 169 serves as a central hub for the surrounding area, and the school maintains a dedicated online presence to keep families informed about curriculum updates, extracurricular activities, and district news. By prioritizing both educational standards and character development, Avenue City strives to cultivate a stable and encouraging environment for the children of the Cosby community.

For more information, contact AVENUE CITY ELEM. at (816) 662-2305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.