WEST COUNTY ELEM.
WEST COUNTY ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV school district, located in PARK HILLS, MO with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 38 teachers, WEST COUNTY 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.
West County Elementary, located at 625 Chariton Ave in Park Hills, Missouri, is a key component of the West County R-IV School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in their formative years. As part of a rural/suburban district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development among its elementary-age population.
The school operates under the broader mission of the West County R-IV district, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a dedicated facility in Park Hills, West County Elementary works to equip its students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for future academic success. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or faculty information, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [http://www.wcr4.org](http://www.wcr4.org).
For more information, contact WEST COUNTY ELEM. at (573) 562-7558 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARK HILLS, MO 63601-9356
(573) 562-7558
http://www.wcr4.org
WEST COUNTY ELEM. is a public Title I school in PARK HILLS, MO with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 38.23
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST COUNTY ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.