SOUTHERN BOONE PRIMARY
493 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Southern Boone Primary, located in Ashland, Missouri, serves as the foundational educational setting for the Southern Boone County School District, primarily focusing on students in the early elementary grades (typically Pre-K through 2nd grade). The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes early literacy, foundational numeracy, and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term academic success. By utilizing a student-centered approach, the faculty works to create a strong community atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning among its youngest scholars.
Beyond its core curriculum, Southern Boone Primary is characterized by a commitment to the "Eagle" spirit, promoting values such as responsibility, respect, and kindness. The school actively integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences to engage students, while maintaining a close partnership with parents and the broader Ashland community. As the starting point for the district’s educational pipeline, the school plays a pivotal role in building a positive relationship with education, ensuring that students transition smoothly into the upper elementary and secondary levels with a solid developmental base.
Beyond its core curriculum, Southern Boone Primary is characterized by a commitment to the "Eagle" spirit, promoting values such as responsibility, respect, and kindness. The school actively integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences to engage students, while maintaining a close partnership with parents and the broader Ashland community. As the starting point for the district’s educational pipeline, the school plays a pivotal role in building a positive relationship with education, ensuring that students transition smoothly into the upper elementary and secondary levels with a solid developmental base.
493
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 458 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black | 6 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White458 (92.9 %)
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Two or More18 (3.7 %)
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Hispanic9 (1.8 %)
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Black6 (1.2 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I |
| Phone: | (573)657-2148 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 493 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 62 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 18 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
65
Kindergarten
139
Grade 1
159
Grade 2
130
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 65 |
| Kindergarten | 139 |
| Grade 1 | 159 |
| Grade 2 | 130 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 243 | 49.3% |
| Male | 250 | 50.7% |
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