DONIPHAN ELEM.

doniphanr1.k12.mo.us

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Doniphan Elementary School, located at 603 Summit in Doniphan, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Doniphan R-I School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for young students in the region, focusing on core academic instruction and social-emotional development. The school plays a central role in the community, acting as a hub for early childhood and elementary education aimed at preparing children for their future academic transitions.

The school operates under the broader Doniphan R-I district framework, which emphasizes student achievement and the integration of technology and modern educational practices. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school policies, and district-wide resources through their official website at http://doniphanr1.k12.mo.us. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents, Doniphan Elementary strives to maintain a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and long-term student success.

378

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DONIPHAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	9
Two or More	11

White
358 (94.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.4 %)

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:	DONIPHAN R-I
Phone:	(573)996-3667
Website:	http://doniphanr1.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 65

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 101