Alton Elementary

ALTON R-IV
500 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
290 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Alton Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in the rural community of Alton, Missouri. Serving students in the Alton R-IV School District, the school functions as a foundational pillar for local families, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development for children in the surrounding area. Given its location in Oregon County, the school typically emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere, often prioritizing personalized attention and close collaboration between educators, parents, and the student body.

As a part of the Alton R-IV district, the school is committed to preparing its young students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels. The curriculum generally aligns with Missouri state learning standards, covering core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular activities that reflect the culture of the Ozarks. By fostering a supportive and stable environment, Alton Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational and civic development of the local community.
290
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    281 (96.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALTON R-IV
Phone: (417)778-7217
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 30
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 43
Gender Ratio