RUTH MERCER ELEM.

RUTH MERCER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WARSAW R-IX school district, located in WARSAW, MO with about 123 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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, RUTH MERCER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Ruth Mercer Elementary is a public school located in Warsaw, Missouri, serving as part of the Warsaw R-IX School District. Situated along Highway 7, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, dedicated to providing primary education to elementary-aged students in the area. Like many schools within the district, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during their formative years.

As a component of the broader Warsaw R-IX school system, the elementary school works to align its educational goals with the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to essential resources, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline for its students. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive updates and administrative contact details on the official district website at http://www.warsawk12.org.

For more information, contact RUTH MERCER ELEM. at (660) 438-7222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12947 HWY 7
WARSAW, MO 65355-0307
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RUTH MERCER ELEM. is a public Title I school in WARSAW, MO with about 123 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WARSAW R-IX
Total Students:
123
Teachers:
8.59
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* 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 123 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUTH MERCER ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Two or more races
3.3%

Female
39.8%
Male
60.2%

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.