COLEMAN ELEM.

www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/coleman/

217 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Coleman Elementary School is located in Villa Ridge, Missouri, and operates as part of the Meramec Valley R-III School District. Serving the local community in Franklin County, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, character development, and student engagement. As a district-run institution, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains close ties with the surrounding families to ensure a collaborative educational experience for its elementary-aged students.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the Meramec Valley R-III District, which prioritizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and the integration of technology in the classroom. By offering a range of programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, Coleman Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, curriculum standards, and district policies through the school’s official website.

217

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLEMAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	10
Black	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
174 (80.2 %)
Two or More
24 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.6 %)
Black
7 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	MERAMEC VALLEY R-III
Phone:	(636)742-2133
Website:	http://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/coleman/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLEMAN ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLEMAN ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	53.9%
Male	100	46.1%

Elementary School K - 6th