SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL
SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED school district, located in PARK HILLS, MO with about 23 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL, located in Park Hills, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the governance of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As part of the state’s network of state-operated schools, it is designed to provide highly focused, individualized instruction for students with significant disabilities. The school’s curriculum and environment are structured to support learners who require intensive educational support, therapeutic services, and a customized approach that may not be available in a traditional public school setting.
The mission of Special Acres is closely aligned with the broader goals of Missouri’s state schools, which prioritize life skills, functional communication, and independence for students with complex learning needs. By maintaining smaller class sizes and integrating specialized staff—including educators trained in special education and support personnel—the school fosters a safe and nurturing environment. Through this targeted framework, the institution aims to help students reach their fullest potential while providing their families with the necessary resources to support their children’s development and long-term success.
For more information, contact SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL at (573) 431-3076 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARK HILLS, MO 63601-4232
(573) 431-3076
SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL is a public school in PARK HILLS, MO with about 23 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
- Total Students:
- 23
- Teachers:
- 4.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 23 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPECIAL ACRES SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.