OSAGE CO. ELEM.

www.osager1.com

72 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Osage County Elementary, located in Chamois, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Osage County R-I School District. As a small-town institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes foundational academics and student development. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to provide a more personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that children in the Chamois area receive individual attention during their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Osage County R-I District, which prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom curriculum, the school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its official website, http://www.osager1.com, the district maintains open communication with parents and the local community, keeping them informed about school calendars, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives.

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OSAGE CO. ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Two or More	1

White
71 (98.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)

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:	OSAGE CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)763-5446
Website:	http://www.osager1.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
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 18

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 9