SOUTH FORK ELEM.
SOUTH FORK ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST PLAINS R-VII school district, located in WEST PLAINS, MO with about 179 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 12 teachers, SOUTH FORK ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
South Fork Elementary is a public school located in West Plains, Missouri, serving students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the West Plains School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, represented by the district's unique "Zizzer" mascot. The school focuses on providing a foundational education, emphasizing academic growth and character development within a supportive, community-oriented environment.
The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the West Plains district, which prioritizes student success, effective communication, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, South Fork Elementary works to prepare its young students for their transition into middle and high school. Prospective families and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official district website at zizzers.org.
For more information, contact SOUTH FORK ELEM. at (417) 256-2836 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775-7700
(417) 256-2836
http://www.zizzers.org
SOUTH FORK ELEM. is a public Title I school in WEST PLAINS, MO with about 179 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST PLAINS R-VII
- Total Students:
- 179
- Teachers:
- 12.84
- 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 179 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH FORK ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 58.7%
- Male
- 41.3%
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.