MARK TWAIN ELEM.

MARK TWAIN R-VIII
37707 US HWY 160
RUETER, MO 65744
60 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Rueter, Missouri, situated along US Highway 160. As part of the Taneyville R-II School District, the school serves the local Ozark community by providing foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels. Given its remote location, the school plays a vital role as a focal point for the surrounding area, emphasizing a personalized learning environment that is typical of smaller, community-centered districts.

The school is characterized by its quiet, rural setting, which allows for smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere between faculty, students, and families. While it functions as a primary academic institution, it also reflects the values of its small-town surroundings, prioritizing student growth and community engagement. By maintaining a modest footprint, Mark Twain Elementary focuses on providing a fundamental academic curriculum designed to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and secondary education.
60
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    58 (96.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.7 %)
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: MARK TWAIN R-VIII
Phone: (417)785-4323
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 8
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LUTIE ELEM.
LUTIE R-VI
50 Students
5802 US HWY 160
THEODOSIA, MO 65761 (9.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th