DOGWOOD ELEM.

DOGWOOD ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY R-I school district, located in KEARNEY, MO with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, DOGWOOD 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.

Dogwood Elementary School is located in Kearney, Missouri, and is part of the Kearney School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their early elementary years, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a supportive social environment. As part of a growing suburban district, the school is situated in a residential area, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the Kearney school system.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth and its efforts to foster a welcoming atmosphere for families. Like many schools in the region, Dogwood Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum, small-group instruction, and the use of modern educational resources to meet state standards. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and parents, Dogwood aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

For more information, contact DOGWOOD ELEM. at (816) 903-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 CEDAR WOOD PKWY
KEARNEY, MO 64060-8866
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DOGWOOD ELEM. is a public school in KEARNEY, MO with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KEARNEY R-I
Total Students:
505
Teachers:
34.9
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 505 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOGWOOD ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.4%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.