STRAIN-JAPAN ELEM.

www.strainjapanschool.com

69 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Strain-Japan Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Sullivan, Missouri, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. As a standalone K-8 district, it provides a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes individualized attention and a close sense of community. The school is known for its focused academic approach and its commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can transition from their early foundational years through their pre-high school education within the same familiar setting.

The school’s website highlights its role as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a curriculum aligned with Missouri state standards while preserving the unique character of a smaller educational institution. By offering a continuous learning environment from primary grades through middle school, Strain-Japan Elementary aims to prepare students for the transition to high school with strong academic foundations and a personalized educational experience that is often harder to achieve in larger district settings.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STRAIN-JAPAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	69

White
69 (100.0 %)

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:	STRAIN-JAPAN R-XVI
Phone:	(573)627-3243
Website:	http://www.strainjapanschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 5

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 9