BUNKER ELEM.

BUNKER R-III
HWY 72 EAGLE PRIDE DRIVE
BUNKER, MO 63629
118 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bunker Elementary School is located in the small community of Bunker, Missouri, situated along Highway 72 on Eagle Pride Drive. As a focal point for the local rural district, the school serves as the foundational educational setting for students in the area. It operates under the Bunker R-III School District, which is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students, staff, and the surrounding community work together to support academic and personal growth.

The school emphasizes the "Eagle Pride" identity, reflecting a commitment to building school spirit and instilling a sense of responsibility and character in its elementary-aged students. As a rural institution, Bunker Elementary plays a vital role in the social and educational life of the town, providing a foundational curriculum tailored to the needs of local families. By focusing on a supportive learning climate, the school aims to prepare its students for their future academic transitions while maintaining the traditions and values of their community.
118
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    110 (93.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.7 %)
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: BUNKER R-III
Phone: (573)689-2211
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 15
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 17
Gender Ratio