H KENNETH KIRCHNER SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
1403 RIVERSIDE DR
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
22 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
H. Kenneth Kirchner State School, located in Jefferson City, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated under the direction of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The school serves as a dedicated environment for students with significant disabilities, providing a highly structured and supportive atmosphere tailored to meet the unique academic, developmental, and therapeutic needs of its population.

Because it operates as a state-funded specialized school, the curriculum at H. Kenneth Kirchner focuses heavily on functional life skills, communication development, and personalized education plans (IEPs). The staff typically includes a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and support personnel who work collaboratively to ensure that students receive the intensive instruction and accommodations necessary to foster independence and maximize their potential within an inclusive and safe learning community.
22
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (77.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (13.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (9.1 %)
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)751-7142
Website: http://WWW.DESE.MO.GOV/DIVSPECED/STATESCHOOLS/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 6
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 1 2
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 5
Grade 8 3
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio