BLACKWATER ELEM.

www.blackwater.k12.mo.us

78 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Blackwater Elementary, located at 300 Doddridge in Blackwater, Missouri, serves as a small, community-focused educational institution within the Cooper County region. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to local students, typically maintaining a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its young learners.

The school operates as a central hub for the Blackwater community, striving to bridge the gap between rigorous curriculum standards and the unique needs of a small-town student body. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources, reflecting a commitment to transparency and community involvement in the educational process.

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

5.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACKWATER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
72 (92.3 %)
Two or More
4 (5.1 %)
Black
2 (2.6 %)

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:	BLACKWATER R-II
Phone:	(660)846-2461
Website:	http://www.blackwater.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 6