PUTNAM CO. ELEM.

PUTNAM CO. R-I
801 S 20TH
UNIONVILLE, MO 63565
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Putnam County Elementary, located in Unionville, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for young students within the Putnam County R-I School District. As a rural community school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of students in the northern Missouri region.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Putnam County R-I district, which strives to foster excellence and prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors. By maintaining a connection to the local community, the elementary school works to create a close-knit atmosphere where educators and families collaborate to support student growth. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, calendar, or district policies, the official website at [www.putnamcountyr1.net](http://www.putnamcountyr1.net) serves as the primary resource.
299
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (93.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    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: PUTNAM CO. R-I
Phone: (660)947-2494
Website: http://www.putnamcountyr1.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 25
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 46
Gender Ratio