NIKE ELEM.

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/nike/

188 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Nike Elementary School is a public primary school located in Catawissa, Missouri, serving as part of the Meramec Valley R-III School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the early grade levels. Its mission is deeply integrated with the broader district’s goals, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, social-emotional development, and the active involvement of families and the community.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters close relationships between staff, students, and parents. Like other schools within the Meramec Valley R-III district, Nike Elementary prioritizes high standards for student achievement and utilizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for success in later grades. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding upcoming events, academic resources, and district-wide policies, ensuring that the school remains a collaborative hub for the Catawissa area.

188

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIKE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
171 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.7 %)
Two or More
5 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)

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:	MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Phone:	(636)271-1444
Website:	http://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/nike/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 13

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NIKE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NIKE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	49.5%
Male	95	50.5%

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