DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY

www.camdentonschools.org

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary, located at 119 Service Road in Camdenton, Missouri, is a key component of the Camdenton R-III School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the personal and social development of children within the Camdenton community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Camdenton School District, which prioritizes student success, innovative teaching practices, and a strong partnership with families. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by the district, Dogwood Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic challenges. Those looking for detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies can visit the district’s official website at [www.camdentonschools.org](http://www.camdentonschools.org).

649

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	31
Asian	1
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
593 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.8 %)
Two or More
23 (3.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	CAMDENTON R-III
Phone:	(573)346-9239
Website:	http://www.camdentonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 108

Kindergarten 161

Grade 1 188

Grade 2 192