DENT-PHELPS ELEM.
DENT-PHELPS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DENT-PHELPS R-III school district, located in SALEM, MO with about 251 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 24 teachers, DENT-PHELPS 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.
Dent-Phelps Elementary, located at 27870 Hwy C in Salem, Missouri, is a rural public school serving students in the Dent-Phelps R-III School District. As a smaller educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core curriculum standards while maintaining a close connection to the local Salem community.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and development within a tight-knit setting. By leveraging its position as a primary educational hub for the surrounding area, Dent-Phelps Elementary strives to balance rigorous academic instruction with the personal attention often found in smaller school districts. Further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative contact details can be found on their official website at http://dentphelps.k12.mo.us.
For more information, contact DENT-PHELPS ELEM. at (573) 729-4680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SALEM, MO 65560-9534
(573) 729-4680
http://[email protected]
DENT-PHELPS ELEM. is a public Title I school in SALEM, MO with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DENT-PHELPS R-III
- Total Students:
- 251
- Teachers:
- 24.66
- 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 251 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DENT-PHELPS ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.