PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM.

1727 COUNTY HWY 536
CARUTHERSVILLE, MO 63830

r3.k12.mo.us

128 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pemiscot County R-III Elementary, located in Caruthersville, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the rural Bootheel region of the state. As part of a smaller school district, the elementary school focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment where faculty and staff aim to foster academic growth and social development for students in their formative years. The school is committed to equipping its pupils with the essential skills needed for their future academic transitions, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the specific needs of the local community.

The institution functions as a community hub, balancing standard Missouri state educational requirements with the unique character of Pemiscot County. Through its digital presence and local operations, the school emphasizes communication with families and a dedication to student success. By maintaining an focus on core curricula and character-building, Pemiscot County R-III Elementary strives to provide a stable, consistent educational experience for all children under its care, acting as a vital pillar for the families it serves in Caruthersville.

128

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
125 (97.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
Two or More
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:	PEMISCOT CO. R-III
Phone:	(573)333-1856
Website:	http://r3.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 12

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 11