HALFWAY ELEM.

154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Halfway Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Halfway, Missouri, serving students in the Halfway R-III School District. As a staple of its community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, typically emphasizing core academics, character development, and a supportive, close-knit environment. Because of its rural setting, the school often benefits from strong community involvement and a personalized atmosphere where teachers and staff can foster meaningful relationships with their students.

The school operates within a modest district structure, reflecting the values and needs of the surrounding Polk County area. While it provides essential educational services, its programming is designed to meet state standards while maintaining the charm and accessibility of a small-town school. Families choosing Halfway Elementary generally value the individualized attention afforded by a smaller student body and the school’s role as a central hub for community engagement and local identity.

154

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HALFWAY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Two or More	7

White
147 (95.5 %)
Two or More
7 (4.5 %)

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:	HALFWAY R-III
Phone:	(417)445-2215
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 19

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 25