COVEL D. SEARCY ELEM.

gallatin.k12.mo.us/

218 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Covel D. Searcy Elementary is a public school located in Gallatin, Missouri, serving as a foundational part of the Gallatin R-V School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the local Gallatin community.

As part of the broader Gallatin R-V school system, Covel D. Searcy Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive learning culture. The school provides essential resources and programming tailored to the developmental needs of young learners, ensuring that students receive personalized attention as they progress through their primary education years. For more information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or contact details, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://gallatin.k12.mo.us/.

218

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COVEL D. SEARCY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
211 (96.8 %)
Two or More
6 (2.8 %)
Black
1 (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:	GALLATIN R-V
Phone:	(660)663-2173
Website:	http://gallatin.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41