CENTRAL ELEM.

CENTRAL ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DEXTER R-XI school district, located in DEXTER, MO with about 489 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 36 teachers, CENTRAL ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Central Elementary School, located at 1213 Central Drive in Dexter, Missouri, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Dexter R-XI School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

As a key component of the Dexter school system, Central Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. The school’s official website, http://dexter.k12.mo.us, serves as a primary resource for families, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide initiatives. Through this platform and its daily operations, the school maintains an active partnership with parents and the Dexter community to ensure a cohesive and effective educational experience for all its students.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEM. at (573) 614-1020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.