CLARKTON ELEM.

CLARKTON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CLARKTON C-4 school district, located in CLARKTON, MO with about 193 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 12 teachers, CLARKTON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Clarkton Elementary School, located on Highway 162 in Clarkton, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Clarkton School District. As a small-town school, it focuses on providing core elementary education to students in the Bootheel region of Missouri, emphasizing basic academics and social development within a close-knit environment. The school functions as an integral part of the Clarkton R-I School District, which oversees the academic progress and extracurricular opportunities for its K-12 student population.

The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports student growth and local engagement. By maintaining an online presence through its district website, Clarkton Elementary provides parents and community members with access to school calendars, administrative information, and academic resources. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in preparing students for their secondary education by building foundational literacy, numeracy, and character-building skills in a rural setting.

For more information, contact CLARKTON ELEM. at (573) 448-3712 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.