PURDY ELEM.

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Purdy Elementary School, located at 201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr in Purdy, Missouri, serves as a central hub for early education within the Purdy R-II School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its students. The school plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Purdy, acting as a gateway for students beginning their K-12 educational journey.

By utilizing the resources provided through their official district website (purdyk12.com), the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding curriculum, school activities, and district policies. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing elementary students for the academic rigors of middle and high school, often promoting a culture of "Eagles Pride" that is consistent throughout the entire district. For parents and community members, the school serves not only as an academic facility but as a cornerstone for local engagement and student growth in the Barry County area.

350

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PURDY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	119
Asian	15
American Indian	4

White
212 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
119 (34.0 %)
Asian
15 (4.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	PURDY R-II
Phone:	(417)442-3217
Website:	http://purdyk12.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 40

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 42