CHARLESTON UPPER ELEMENTARY

CHARLESTON R-I
1012 S MAIN ST
CHARLESTON, MO 63834
179 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Charleston Middle School, located on South Main Street in Charleston, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Charleston R-I School District. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing pupils for the transition to high school.

The institution emphasizes fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their curriculum and participate in school life. By utilizing its district resources and community connections, Charleston Middle School aims to cultivate a standard of excellence, helping students build the foundational skills necessary for future success while promoting a sense of school pride and civic responsibility.
179
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    113 (63.1 %)
  • White
    54 (30.2 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CHARLESTON R-I
Phone: (573)683-3346
Website: http://www.charlestonbluejays.org
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
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 4 48
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EAST PRAIRIE MIDDLE
EAST PRAIRIE R-II
314 Students
210 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th