BAKERSFIELD ELEM.

BAKERSFIELD R-IV
357 STATE HWY O
BAKERSFIELD, MO 65609
181 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bakersfield Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Bakersfield, Missouri. Situated along State Highway O, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local district, focusing on providing foundational learning and academic development for students in their formative years. As part of the Bakersfield R-IV School District, the institution emphasizes a supportive classroom environment intended to prepare young students for their transition into secondary education.

The school operates with a focus on community-integrated learning, reflecting the values and needs of the small-town population it serves. Through its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum, administrative policies, and campus activities. As a rural educational facility, Bakersfield Elementary plays a vital role in the social and intellectual life of the Bakersfield area, striving to foster both academic growth and character development within its student body.
181
Total Students
13.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (98.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
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: BAKERSFIELD R-IV
Phone: (417)284-7593
Website: http://BAKERSFIELD.K12.MO.US
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio