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.
PIERCE CITY, MO 65723-0305
(417) 476-2255
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
- 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
* 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 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.