SHELL KNOB ELEM.

SHELL KNOB 78
24400 STATE HWY 39
SHELL KNOB, MO 65747
158 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Shell Knob School, located at 24400 State Hwy 39 in Shell Knob, Missouri, is a public PK-8 institution serving the local rural community. As a smaller school district, it focuses on providing personalized instruction in a supportive, close-knit environment. The school is deeply integrated into the Shell Knob area, emphasizing a sense of community pride and a commitment to preparing students for their eventual transition to regional high schools.

Academically, the district balances core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities intended to foster well-rounded student development. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to address individual learning needs while promoting a safe and inclusive campus culture. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or district initiatives, you can visit their official website at http://sks.k12.mo.us.
158
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    151 (95.6%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.4%)
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: SHELL KNOB 78
Phone: (417)858-6743
Website: http://sks.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
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
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio