MALDEN LOWER ELEM.

MALDEN R-I
601 BURKHART ST
MALDEN, MO 63863
454 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Malden Lower Elementary, located at 505 Burkhart Street in Malden, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Malden R-I School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically encompassing early elementary grades. The school is dedicated to establishing a supportive and structured learning environment that fosters basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, preparing students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Malden public school system, the Lower Elementary benefits from the district’s resources and commitment to fostering a strong sense of community. The school works closely with families and stakeholders to maintain an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, calendar events, or administrative policies, the district provides updates and resources through their official website at http://www.malden.k12.mo.us.
454
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    265 (58.4 %)
  • Black
    133 (29.3 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (6.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
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: MALDEN R-I
Phone: (573)276-5791
Website: http://www.malden.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 424
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
Pre-Kindergarten 54
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 78
Grade 5 54
Gender Ratio
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