CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY

900 WASHINGTON AVE
CARUTHERSVILLE, MO 63830

WWW.CPS18.ORG

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Caruthersville Elementary School, located at 900 Washington Ave in Caruthersville, Missouri, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Caruthersville School District. As a primary educational center for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The facility functions as a hub for early childhood and elementary instruction, working to prepare children for the rigors of middle school through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Caruthersville School District (CPS18), which emphasizes academic excellence and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated teaching staff, Caruthersville Elementary strives to provide a stable educational experience for local families. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact information, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive updates and resources on their official website at [www.cps18.org](http://www.cps18.org).

496

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	22
Black	223
Asian	2
Two or More	64

Black
223 (45.0 %)
White
185 (37.3 %)
Two or More
64 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	CARUTHERSVILLE 18
Phone:	(573)333-6100
Website:	http://WWW.CPS18.ORG
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 49

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 67