H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM.

451 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

H. Byron Masterson Elementary, located at 1600 Ely St in Kennett, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school operates as part of the Kennett School District and is committed to providing a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The facility focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, typically emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular activities to encourage well-rounded growth. By maintaining a presence in the Kennett area, H. Byron Masterson Elementary serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to build a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child has access to the resources and guidance necessary for success in the classroom.

451

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	47
Black	160
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
226 (50.1 %)
Black
160 (35.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (10.4 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	KENNETT 39
Phone:	(573)717-1115
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 139

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 147