BUNKER ELEM.
BUNKER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUNKER R-III school district, located in BUNKER, MO with about 123 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 8 teachers, BUNKER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Bunker Elementary School is located in the small community of Bunker, Missouri, situated along Highway 72 on Eagle Pride Drive. As a focal point for the local rural district, the school serves as the foundational educational setting for students in the area. It operates under the Bunker R-III School District, which is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students, staff, and the surrounding community work together to support academic and personal growth.
The school emphasizes the "Eagle Pride" identity, reflecting a commitment to building school spirit and instilling a sense of responsibility and character in its elementary-aged students. As a rural institution, Bunker Elementary plays a vital role in the social and educational life of the town, providing a foundational curriculum tailored to the needs of local families. By focusing on a supportive learning climate, the school aims to prepare its students for their future academic transitions while maintaining the traditions and values of their community.
For more information, contact BUNKER ELEM. at (573) 689-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUNKER, MO 63629-0365
(573) 689-2211
BUNKER ELEM. is a public Title I school in BUNKER, MO with about 123 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BUNKER R-III
- Total Students:
- 123
- Teachers:
- 8.8
- 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 123 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUNKER ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.