WEST NODAWAY R-I ELEM.

WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I
17665 US HWY 136
BURLINGTON JCT, MO 64428
131 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
West Nodaway R-I Elementary, located in Burlington Junction, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for the district's younger students. Situated along US Highway 136, the school functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a small-town learning environment where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and academic growth. As part of the West Nodaway R-I district, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into secondary education while promoting core values of character and community involvement.

The school operates with a focus on integrating modern educational standards within a rural school setting. By utilizing their official website, wnrockets.com, the administration maintains open lines of communication with parents and community members, sharing updates on school events, athletic programs, and academic resources. The "Rockets" identity highlights the district's strong sense of school spirit, creating a cohesive culture that encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
131
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    124 (94.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.8%)
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: WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I
Phone: (660)725-4126
Website: http://www.wnrockets.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 6
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 24
Gender Ratio