SOUTH ELEM.

SOUTH ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ELDON R-I school district, located in ELDON, MO with about 611 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, SOUTH ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

South Elementary School, located at 1210 S. Maple St. in Eldon, Missouri, serves as a primary educational facility within the Eldon R-I School District. As a key component of the local school system, the campus focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest students. The school operates under the "Mustangs" identity, reflecting the broader district’s spirit and community-centered approach to education in the Eldon area.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to the middle and high school levels. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, South Elementary works to engage students through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. For more detailed information regarding the school calendar, district policies, or specific curriculum goals, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [eldonmustangs.org](http://www.eldonmustangs.org).

For more information, contact SOUTH ELEM. at (573) 392-8030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.