DREXEL ELEM.

DREXEL R-IV
207 S FOURTH ST
DREXEL, MO 64742
170 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Drexel Elementary, located in the small community of Drexel, Missouri, serves as a foundational component of the Drexel R-IV School District. As a rural public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the academic and social development of their elementary-aged students. The school typically follows a mission rooted in fostering a supportive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.

The school utilizes its official website to maintain transparency and communication with families, offering resources such as academic calendars, lunch menus, and policy updates. By prioritizing small class sizes and community-focused engagement, Drexel Elementary aims to create a stable, encouraging educational setting that values student success and parent involvement. Its location on South Fourth Street positions it as a central hub for youth development in the Drexel area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education to its rural student population.
170
Total Students
14.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (92.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
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: DREXEL R-IV
Phone: (816)652-0402
Website: http://drexel.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 2
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 29
Gender Ratio