HOWELL VALLEY ELEM.

HOWELL VALLEY R-I
6461 STATE RTE ZZ
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775
224 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Howell Valley Elementary, located in West Plains, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on State Route ZZ, the school operates under a mascot and identity rooted in the "Panther" spirit, which emphasizes pride, unity, and academic growth. As a rural elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive environment where students can develop essential skills, social connections, and a strong educational base during their formative years.

The school maintains a digital presence through its website, hvpanthers.org, which serves as a hub for parents, students, and staff to access important announcements, school calendars, and resources. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Howell Valley Elementary strives to create a positive learning environment that encourages student engagement and prepares children for their transition to higher levels of education.
224
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: HOWELL VALLEY R-I
Phone: (417)256-2268
Website: http://HVPANTHERS.ORG
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 15
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 28
Gender Ratio
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