WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP

32 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Watkins Mill Park Camp, located within the scenic Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson, Missouri, serves as a unique educational and recreational facility focused on immersion in history and nature. Situated near the historic Watkins Mill State Historic Site—which features a preserved 19th-century textile mill and family home—the location functions as an experiential learning hub. It provides students and visitors with a rare opportunity to step back in time, offering programs that highlight mid-1800s industrial history, agricultural practices, and the daily lives of Missouri settlers.

Beyond its historical significance, the camp acts as an outdoor classroom that leverages the surrounding natural environment of the state park. Educational programming at this site often integrates environmental science and outdoor stewardship with history, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities ranging from guided nature treks to demonstrations of period-specific crafts. By combining the rigorous study of Missouri’s industrial heritage with the ecological beauty of the park, Watkins Mill Park Camp offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary field trip experience that connects students directly to the state’s cultural and natural landscape.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

134.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Black	4
Two or More	1

White
27 (84.4 %)
Black
4 (12.5 %)
Two or More
1 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
Phone:	(816)781-8786
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 4