SMITHTON ELEM.

smithton.k12.mo.us

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Smithton Elementary School, located at 505 S. Myrtle in Smithton, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Smithton R-VI School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

The school maintains a strong connection with the surrounding Smithton community, acting as a hub for local families and educational activities. Its mission is underscored by a commitment to maintaining high educational standards while encouraging a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the institution provides resources and updates through their official website at http://smithton.k12.mo.us.

294

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHTON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
284 (96.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	SMITHTON R-VI
Phone:	(660)343-5317
Website:	http://smithton.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 21

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 34