KNOB NOSTER ELEM.

www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Knob Noster Elementary School, located at 405 E. Wimer in Knob Noster, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution within the Knob Noster Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is uniquely positioned due to its close proximity to Whiteman Air Force Base. As a result, the student body reflects a diverse population, often including a significant number of military-connected children, which contributes to a supportive and culturally varied learning environment.

The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Knob Noster Elementary emphasizes character development and student engagement. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official website at [www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us](http://www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us), which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

502

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNOB NOSTER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	36
Black	19
Two or More	34
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	22

White
381 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.2 %)
Two or More
34 (6.8 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (4.4 %)
Black
19 (3.8 %)
American Indian
10 (2.0 %)

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:	KNOB NOSTER R-VIII
Phone:	(660)563-3019
Website:	http://www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 84

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 70