JOEL E. BARBER ELEM.

JOEL E. BARBER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LACLEDE CO. C-5 school district, located in LEBANON, MO with about 448 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 37 teachers, JOEL E. BARBER 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.

Joel E. Barber Elementary, located in Lebanon, Missouri, is the primary campus for the Joel E. Barber C-5 School District. Serving a rural community, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education for students in preschool through eighth grade. The district emphasizes a supportive, small-school environment where faculty and staff prioritize individualized attention and the academic success of their student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school integrates technology and extracurricular activities to foster student engagement and personal development. As a central hub for its local community, the district maintains a strong partnership with parents and families to ensure a collaborative educational experience. For families interested in specific district policies, school calendars, or current staff information, the school maintains an official website at http://www.jebc5.k12.mo.us.

For more information, contact JOEL E. BARBER ELEM. at (417) 532-4837 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.