FAIR PLAY ELEM.

www.fairplay.k12.mo.us/

188 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fair Play Elementary is a small, public school located in the rural community of Fair Play, Missouri. As part of the Fair Play R-II School District, the elementary school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education in the area. The school is known for its intimate, close-knit environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a focused, community-oriented approach to student learning.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, Fair Play Elementary maintains a strong connection between teachers, students, and parents, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention. Through its website, the school keeps families informed about district resources, academic expectations, and community involvement opportunities, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the success of every student within the Fair Play community.

188

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIR PLAY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	3
Two or More	7

White
178 (94.7 %)
Two or More
7 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.6 %)

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:	FAIR PLAY R-II
Phone:	(417)654-2233
Website:	http://www.fairplay.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 21