ROSS ELEM.

ROSS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I school district, located in PORTAGEVILLE, MO with about 105 students offering grade levels from 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 8 teachers, ROSS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Ross Elementary School, located in Portageville, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution within the North Pemiscot County R-I School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area, focusing on essential core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and prepares younger children for the transition to middle and secondary education.

The school functions as part of a smaller school district, which typically allows for a more personalized approach to student-teacher interactions and a strong sense of community engagement. By leveraging its resources under the North Pemiscot framework, Ross Elementary strives to maintain consistent educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. Families and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs through the official North Pemiscot website provided.

For more information, contact ROSS ELEM. at (573) 359-0543 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

128 STATE HWY A
PORTAGEVILLE, MO 63873-9802
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ROSS ELEM. is a public Title I school in PORTAGEVILLE, MO with about 105 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
105
Teachers:
8.16
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 105 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROSS ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.5%
Black or African American
6.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.