ELDON UPPER ELEM.

www.eldonmustangs.org

425 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Eldon Upper Elementary School, located in Eldon, Missouri, is a key component of the Eldon R-I School District. As an "Upper Elementary" facility, the school serves students in the intermediate grade levels, typically bridging the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school years. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth, character development, and community engagement.

Aligned with the district’s "Mustangs" identity, the school utilizes its official website to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By focusing on a student-centered approach, Eldon Upper Elementary strives to prepare its learners for the academic challenges of higher grade levels while maintaining a strong connection to the local Eldon community.

425

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELDON UPPER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
393 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	ELDON R-I
Phone:	(573)392-6364
Website:	http://www.eldonmustangs.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 138