JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL

JEFFERSON CO. R-VII
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
93 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Jefferson R-VII Preschool, located in Festus, Missouri, operates as an integral part of the Jefferson R-VII School District. The program is designed to provide early childhood education that focuses on school readiness, social-emotional development, and foundational learning skills. By operating within the local public school framework, the preschool aims to create a seamless transition for young children as they prepare to enter kindergarten and the broader K-12 educational system.

The school emphasizes a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and cognitive growth through age-appropriate curriculum and play-based learning. As part of a smaller school district, the program benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, allowing for personalized attention to student needs. For more information regarding enrollment, specific program offerings, or district resources, families are encouraged to visit their official website at http://jr7.k12.mo.us.
93
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
31.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: JEFFERSON CO. R-VII
Phone: (636)937-6530
Website: http://jr7.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 93
Gender Ratio
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