HIGBEE ELEM.

HIGBEE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HIGBEE R-VIII school district, located in HIGBEE, MO with about 111 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, HIGBEE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Higbee Elementary, located at 101 Evans St. in Higbee, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for the young students of the Higbee R-VIII School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the foundational academic and social development of their students. The school is dedicated to preparing children for their future education by fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

The district utilizes its official website, http://www.higbeeschool.com, as a primary hub for communication between the school and local families. Through this portal, parents and community members can access essential resources, such as school calendars, board policies, district announcements, and staff contact information. By maintaining this connection, Higbee Elementary ensures that its community remains informed and engaged, reinforcing the school’s role in providing a stable and collaborative educational experience for the children of Higbee.

For more information, contact HIGBEE ELEM. at (660) 456-7206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.