BALLARD ELEM.

BALLARD R-II
10247 NE State Route 18
BUTLER, MO 64730
54 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Ballard Elementary, located in Butler, Missouri, serves as the primary school for the Ballard R-II School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academics and personal development within a close community setting. Because of its size, the school typically fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and families, ensuring that individual student needs remain a priority.

The school operates under the Ballard R-II district, which prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture geared toward student success. While the setting is modest and rural, the school integrates modern educational standards to prepare students for their academic transition beyond the elementary level. Those interested in specific school board updates, academic calendars, or district policies can find comprehensive resources through their official website at [www.ballardr2.net](http://www.ballardr2.net).
54
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    51 (94.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.9 %)
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: BALLARD R-II
Phone: (816)297-2656
Website: http://www.ballardr2.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 6
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 8
Gender Ratio