WARREN E. HEARNES ELEM.

CHARLESTON R-I
1015 PLANT RD
CHARLESTON, MO 63834
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Charleston, Missouri, serving students within the Charleston R-I School District. As a primary school, it focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment for young children in the local community. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes essential core subjects while promoting social and emotional development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Charleston R-I School District, which seeks to prepare students for success in future academic endeavors and beyond. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, Warren E. Hearnes Elementary strives to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to excel. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at charleston.k12.mo.us serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact.
262
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    148 (56.5 %)
  • White
    85 (32.4 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (8.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.1 %)
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: CHARLESTON R-I
Phone: (573)683-3728
Website: http://www.charlestonbluejays.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
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 48
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EAST PRAIRIE ELEM
EAST PRAIRIE R-II
410 Students
510 WILKINSON ST
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th