PALMYRA ELEM.

www.palmyra.k12.mo.us

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Palmyra Elementary School, located at 600 S. Ashland Ave in Palmyra, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Palmyra R-I School District. As a primary school serving the local community, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare its pupils for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Palmyra R-I School District, which emphasizes academic excellence and community involvement. By utilizing the resources available through the district’s website, families can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars. Palmyra Elementary plays a vital role in the town’s educational infrastructure, working to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded and engaging experience for the children of Palmyra.

437

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMYRA ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	8
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
402 (92.0 %)
Two or More
18 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.8 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
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:	PALMYRA R-I
Phone:	(573)769-3736
Website:	http://www.palmyra.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 24

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 75