UNION STAR ELEM.

6132 NW STATE RTE Z
UNION STAR, MO 64494

www.usr2.com

64 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Union Star Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Union Star, Missouri, serving as part of the Union Star R-II School District. Because of its size, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere, focusing on individualized attention and a supportive environment for its K-8 student population. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents, which helps foster a personalized learning experience tailored to the needs of each student.

Academically, the school follows state standards while leveraging the benefits of smaller class sizes to encourage student participation and academic growth. Beyond core subjects, the district focuses on preparing students for high school success through character development and local community involvement. Prospective parents or community members can find additional information regarding school calendars, board policies, and district updates on their official website at [www.usr2.com](http://www.usr2.com).

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNION STAR ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Two or More	3

White
61 (95.3 %)
Two or More
3 (4.7 %)

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:	UNION STAR R-II
Phone:	(816)593-2294
Website:	http://www.usr2.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 11

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 7