GREEN RIDGE ELEM.

www.grtigers.net/

187 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Green Ridge Elementary, located at 401 W Pettis St in Green Ridge, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution within the Green Ridge R-VIII School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere. The school is committed to fostering both academic growth and the character development of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the values of its rural setting, often prioritizing community involvement and supportive student-teacher relationships. By maintaining a focus on fundamental skills and providing a nurturing environment, Green Ridge Elementary aims to support the diverse needs of its young learners. The school remains an essential pillar of the Green Ridge community, dedicated to providing a foundational education in a safe, accessible, and locally-focused setting.

187

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREEN RIDGE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	9
Two or More	7

White
171 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.8 %)
Two or More
7 (3.7 %)

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:	GREEN RIDGE R-VIII
Phone:	(660)527-3315
Website:	http://www.grtigers.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 22

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 33