COOTER ELEM.

www.cooterwildcats.org

74 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cooter Elementary School is a small, public educational institution located on Main Street in the rural community of Cooter, Missouri. As a core component of the Cooter R-IV School District, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, providing primary education to students in the surrounding agricultural region of the Missouri Bootheel. The school is characterized by its intimate, close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student development.

Given its location in a small town, Cooter Elementary plays a vital role in the social and academic development of local youth. The institution emphasizes foundational learning and community engagement, working closely with families to foster a supportive environment. While the school operates within a modest setting, it remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into secondary education, reflecting the resilience and tight-knit values often found in small-town Missouri school systems.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COOTER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	1
Black	1

White
72 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.4 %)
Black
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:	COOTER R-IV
Phone:	(573)695-4584
Website:	http://www.cooterwildcats.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 10