NORTH MERCER ELEM.

NORTH MERCER CO. R-III
22931 MAIN ST
MERCER, MO 64661
83 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
North Mercer Elementary is a small, public school located in the rural community of Mercer, Missouri. As part of the North Mercer County R-III School District, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in a close-knit, community-oriented environment. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer a more personalized approach to learning, ensuring that students receive individual attention as they progress through their primary education years.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and civic responsibility. While the institution maintains a traditional elementary curriculum, it also integrates modern digital resources—accessible through its official website—to help keep families informed and engaged in the educational process. North Mercer Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are prepared for the transition to middle and high school within the district.
83
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    75 (90.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (7.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2 %)
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: NORTH MERCER CO. R-III
Phone: (660)382-4214
Website: http://www.northmercer.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 11
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 11
Gender Ratio
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1008 E COLEMAN
PRINCETON, MO 64673 (8.7 miles away)
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