BALLARD ELEM.
BALLARD ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BALLARD R-II school district, located in BUTLER, MO with about 70 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 9 teachers, BALLARD ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
Ballard Elementary, located in Butler, Missouri, serves as the primary school for the Ballard R-II School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academics and personal development within a close community setting. Because of its size, the school typically fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and families, ensuring that individual student needs remain a priority.
The school operates under the Ballard R-II district, which prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture geared toward student success. While the setting is modest and rural, the school integrates modern educational standards to prepare students for their academic transition beyond the elementary level. Those interested in specific school board updates, academic calendars, or district policies can find comprehensive resources through their official website at [www.ballardr2.net](http://www.ballardr2.net).
For more information, contact BALLARD ELEM. at (816) 297-2656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUTLER, MO 64730-9204
(816) 297-2656
http://www.ballardr2.net
BALLARD ELEM. is a public Title I school in BUTLER, MO with about 70 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BALLARD R-II
- Total Students:
- 70
- Teachers:
- 9.25
- 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 70 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALLARD ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.4%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.