WEST COUNTY ELEM.

WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV
625 CHARITON AVE
PARK HILLS, MO 63601
414 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
West County Elementary, located at 625 Chariton Ave in Park Hills, Missouri, is a key component of the West County R-IV School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in their formative years. As part of a rural/suburban district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development among its elementary-age population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the West County R-IV district, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a dedicated facility in Park Hills, West County Elementary works to equip its students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for future academic success. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or faculty information, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [http://www.wcr4.org](http://www.wcr4.org).
414
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    402 (97.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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: WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV
Phone: (573)562-7535
Website: http://www.wcr4.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 34
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 69
Gender Ratio
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