CLARENCE CANNON ELEM.

ELSBERRY R-II
188 TOMAHAWK DR
ELSBERRY, MO 63343
313 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Clarence Cannon Elementary is located in Elsberry, Missouri, and serves as the primary elementary education hub for the Elsberry R-II School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic and social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

As part of the broader Elsberry school system, the elementary school benefits from a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to nurture both academic achievement and character development. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the official website at http://www.elsberryschools.com serves as the primary resource for updates and community communication.
313
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (88.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.9 %)
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: ELSBERRY R-II
Phone: (573)898-5554
Website: http://www.elsberryschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 133
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 32
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 60
Gender Ratio
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