WORTH CO. ELEMENTARY

WORTH CO. R-III
510 EAST AVENUE
GRANT CITY, MO 64456
170 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Worth County Elementary School is a public school located in Grant City, Missouri, serving students within the Worth County R-III School District. As a rural educational institution, it focuses on providing foundational instruction in a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while emphasizing the development of essential social and emotional skills for its young student population.

The elementary school operates under the broader mission of the Worth County R-III district, which prioritizes small class sizes, personalized attention, and strong partnerships between educators and parents. By leveraging its position within a close-knit community, the school aims to prepare students for success as they transition to middle and high school. Those interested in specific academic calendars, staff directories, or district news can find updated information on the school's official website at http://wc.k12.mo.us.
170
Total Students
14.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    168 (98.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    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: WORTH CO. R-III
Phone: (660)564-3320
Website: http://wc.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: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 10
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio