POTOSI ELEM.

POTOSI R-III
205 STATE HWY P
POTOSI, MO 63664
606 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Potosi Elementary School is a public primary school located in Potosi, Missouri, serving as part of the Potosi R-III School District. Situated at 205 State Hwy P, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of young students in Washington County.

The school’s official website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates regarding district policies. As a key component of the Potosi R-III district, the elementary school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for their future transitions into the middle and high school levels within the same district.
606
Total Students
50.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
112.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    589 (97.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    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: POTOSI R-III
Phone: (573)438-2223
Website: http://potosir3.org/index.php/buildings/pes/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 683
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
Kindergarten 153
Grade 1 170
Grade 2 146
Grade 3 137
Gender Ratio
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