CENTRAL ELEM.

CENTRAL ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PIERCE CITY R-VI school district, located in PIERCE CITY, MO with about 275 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 22 teachers, CENTRAL 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.

Central Elementary School is located at 400 Gibbs Avenue in Pierce City, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution for the local community. As a primary school within the Pierce City R-VI School District, it focuses on providing foundational education for students in their early academic years, fostering a supportive environment aimed at personal growth and development.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Pierce City, reflecting the small-town atmosphere of the surrounding community. Like many elementary schools in rural Missouri, Central Elementary emphasizes a tight-knit school culture, prioritizing the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a stable and effective learning experience for young learners.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEM. at (417) 476-2255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 GIBBS AVE
PIERCE CITY, MO 65723-0305
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CENTRAL ELEM. is a public Title I school in PIERCE CITY, MO with about 275 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PIERCE CITY R-VI
Total Students:
275
Teachers:
22.45
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 275 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.6%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Black or African American
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.