BELLE ELEM.

MARIES CO. R-II
402 W THIRD
BELLE, MO 65013
259 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Belle Elementary School is a public primary school located in Belle, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution within the Maries County R-II School District. Situated at 402 W Third Street, the school provides foundational instruction for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into secondary education.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Maries R-II district, which emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a dedicated local presence, Belle Elementary aims to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its students. Families and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or educational resources can find additional information and updates through the district’s official website at http://mariesr2.org.
259
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    251 (96.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
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: MARIES CO. R-II
Phone: (573)859-3326
Website: http://mariesr2.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 20
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 66
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 37
Gender Ratio