PHELPS CO. ELEM.

PHELPS CO. ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PHELPS CO. R-III school district, located in EDGAR SPRINGS, MO with about 181 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 14 teachers, PHELPS CO. 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.

Phelps County R-III Elementary School, located in Edgar Springs, Missouri, serves as the primary educational hub for the local rural community. As a small district, the school focuses on providing a supportive, close-knit environment where educators can offer personalized attention to students from the foundational primary years through the elementary grades. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while fostering a sense of community engagement, characteristic of smaller public school districts in the region.

The district operates with a commitment to transparency and accessibility, utilizing its official website to keep parents and the community informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district news. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards, Phelps County R-III Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation despite the challenges often faced by small, rural school systems.

For more information, contact PHELPS CO. ELEM. at (573) 435-6293 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.