COOTER ELEM.
COOTER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the COOTER R-IV school district, located in COOTER, MO with about 97 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, COOTER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Cooter Elementary School is a small, public educational institution located on Main Street in the rural community of Cooter, Missouri. As a core component of the Cooter R-IV School District, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, providing primary education to students in the surrounding agricultural region of the Missouri Bootheel. The school is characterized by its intimate, close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student development.
Given its location in a small town, Cooter Elementary plays a vital role in the social and academic development of local youth. The institution emphasizes foundational learning and community engagement, working closely with families to foster a supportive environment. While the school operates within a modest setting, it remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into secondary education, reflecting the resilience and tight-knit values often found in small-town Missouri school systems.
For more information, contact COOTER ELEM. at (573) 695-4584 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COOTER, MO 63839-0218
(573) 695-4584
COOTER ELEM. is a public Title I school in COOTER, MO with about 97 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COOTER R-IV
- Total Students:
- 97
- Teachers:
- 9.15
- 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 97 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COOTER ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Female
- 40.2%
- Male
- 59.8%
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.