CALIFORNIA ELEM.

www.californiak12.org

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

California Elementary School, located in California, Missouri, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the California R-I School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success, providing them with the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency and open communication, keeping parents informed about district resources, extracurricular opportunities, and student achievements. As a central part of the Moniteau County educational landscape, California Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel engaged, valued, and motivated to reach their full potential.

507

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALIFORNIA ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	81
Black	4
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
413 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
81 (16.0 %)
Two or More
8 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MONITEAU CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)796-2161
Website:	http://www.californiak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 40

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 86