ESPY ELEM.

www.espyelementary.net

400 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Espy Elementary, located in Nixa, Missouri, serves as a key part of the Nixa Public Schools district, focusing on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth, encouraging students to develop both their foundational skills and their character. With a strong commitment to community involvement, Espy Elementary works closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and respectful. By leveraging modern teaching practices and providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Espy Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while upholding the high standards for which the Nixa school system is known throughout the region.

400

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESPY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	39
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
310 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (9.8 %)
Two or More
26 (6.5 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Nixa Public Schools
Phone:	(417)724-6820
Website:	http://www.espyelementary.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 64

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 101