DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
114 N SPRUCE
ELDON, MO 65026
15 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Dogwood Hills School, located in Eldon, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the oversight of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As part of the state’s network of specialized schools, it is designed to serve students with specific educational needs that require a more targeted, intensive, or alternative environment than what might be provided in a traditional local school district setting.

The school’s mission is centered on providing high-quality, individualized instruction to ensure that students reach their full academic and personal potential. By leveraging state resources and specialized curricula, Dogwood Hills focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique learning challenges of its student population. Through its partnership with DESE, the school strives to prepare students for successful transitions, whether into further education, vocational pathways, or community integration.
15
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    14 (93.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (6.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Phone: (573)392-5593
Website: http://WWW.DESE.MO.GOV/DIVSPECED/STATESCHOOLS/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 2
Grade 9 3
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio