BERNIE ELEM.

BERNIE R-XIII
121 S SPIKER
BERNIE, MO 63822
280 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bernie Elementary, located at 121 S. Spiker in Bernie, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for young students within the Bernie R-XIII School District. As a central part of the small community of Bernie, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to prepare students for their transition into middle and high school levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and student engagement.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Bernie R-XIII district, which prioritizes academic excellence, community involvement, and the personal growth of its student body. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, providing resources, calendars, and updates on academic programs. By integrating local values with educational standards, Bernie Elementary strives to equip its students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for future success in a collaborative and structured classroom setting.
280
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (85.7 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: BERNIE R-XIII
Phone: (573)293-5335
Website: http://www.bernie.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 26
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 31
Grade 6 34
Gender Ratio
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