POLO ELEM.

Polo.K12.MO.US

142 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Polo Elementary School is a public school located in Polo, Missouri, serving as a foundational part of the Polo R-VII School District. Situated at 300 W School St, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction and social development for students in the local community. It operates within a small-town environment, emphasizing a close-knit educational setting that prioritizes student engagement and foundational learning in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering a supportive atmosphere and encouraging community involvement. As part of the Polo R-VII district, the elementary school works to maintain consistent communication with parents and stakeholders, often utilizing their official website to share district updates, school calendars, and educational resources. For specific information regarding curriculum, enrollment, or upcoming events, visitors can access the school's official website at http://Polo.K12.MO.US.

142

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POLO ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	3
Black	3
American Indian	5

White
131 (92.3 %)
American Indian
5 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (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:	POLO R-VII
Phone:	(660)354-2200
Website:	http://Polo.K12.MO.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 29

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 23