NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY

www.nmceaglenation.com

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Madrid Elementary School, located at 955 US Hwy 61 in New Madrid, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar for the New Madrid County R-I School District. As a key component of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that prepares young students for future success. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to nurture both the intellectual and social development of its student body.

As part of the broader New Madrid County R-I School District, the elementary school benefits from the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for its residents. The school integrates local community values with state-mandated educational goals, ensuring that students receive well-rounded instruction. For parents, staff, and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the district’s website at [http://www.newmadridco.k12.mo.us](http://www.newmadridco.k12.mo.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

280

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	6
Black	86
Two or More	12

White
176 (62.9 %)
Black
86 (30.7 %)
Two or More
12 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.1 %)

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:	NEW MADRID CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)748-5568
Website:	http://www.nmceaglenation.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 15

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 41