DEAR ELEM.

DEAR ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHMOND R-XVI school district, located in RICHMOND, MO with about 203 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 20 teachers, DEAR ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

**Dear Elementary School**, located at 701 E. Main Street in Richmond, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond R-XVI School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young students in the community. The school emphasizes creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment designed to build the essential skills students need for future academic success.

The school operates as a central hub for the Richmond community, reflecting the values of a small-town educational setting. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects and encouraging positive student character, Dear Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to the middle school level. With its location on Main Street, the school remains a prominent fixture in the local area, committed to providing a stable and enriching educational experience for the children of Richmond.

For more information, contact DEAR ELEM. at (816) 776-5401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.