BUDER ELEM.

www.ritenourschools.org

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buder Elementary School is a public primary school located in St. Ann, Missouri, serving students within the Ritenour School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the staff focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging students to become active, critical thinkers who are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Buder Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for its diverse student population. The school leverages the resources of the Ritenour School District to provide various extracurricular opportunities and student support services. Through collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader St. Ann community, the school aims to nurture the potential of every child and ensure they have the tools necessary for future educational success.

406

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUDER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	67
Black	167
Asian	4
Two or More	51

Black
167 (41.1 %)
White
117 (28.8 %)
Hispanic
67 (16.5 %)
Two or More
51 (12.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

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:	RITENOUR
Phone:	(314)493-6300
Website:	http://www.ritenourschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
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 64

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68