DOGWOOD ELEM.

465 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School is located in Kearney, Missouri, and is part of the Kearney School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their early elementary years, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a supportive social environment. As part of a growing suburban district, the school is situated in a residential area, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the Kearney school system.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth and its efforts to foster a welcoming atmosphere for families. Like many schools in the region, Dogwood Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum, small-group instruction, and the use of modern educational resources to meet state standards. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and parents, Dogwood aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

465

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOGWOOD ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Two or More	25

White
409 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.2 %)
Two or More
25 (5.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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:	KEARNEY R-I
Phone:	(816)903-1400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 80

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOGWOOD ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOGWOOD ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	50.1%
Male	232	49.9%

Elementary School K - 6th