OZARK HILLS SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
100 S WARFEL ST
SALEM, MO 65560
7 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Ozark Hills School, located in Salem, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated under the administration of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As part of the state’s network of special schools, it is designed to provide comprehensive, individualized educational services to students with significant developmental, intellectual, or multiple disabilities. The school focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can develop functional life skills, academic foundations, and personal growth tailored to their specific needs.

The school operates with a mission to empower its students by providing access to specialized resources, therapeutic services, and highly trained staff that may not be available in a traditional classroom setting. By coordinating closely with families and local school districts, Ozark Hills ensures that each student receives a personalized education plan (IEP) that emphasizes independence and community integration. The institution serves as a critical resource for the region, ensuring that students with intensive educational requirements receive high-quality instruction in a safe and structured facility.
7
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (71.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (14.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (14.3 %)
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)729-6488
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateschools/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 10 2
Gender Ratio