NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY

NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
405 HILLCREST DR
BONNE TERRE, MO 63628
673 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
North County Primary, located at 405 Hillcrest Drive in Bonne Terre, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North County R-I School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early development of young students, typically covering the foundational elementary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a solid academic start for children in the Bonne Terre community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the North County School District, which prioritizes student success, community involvement, and the implementation of effective educational practices. By maintaining a localized campus, North County Primary works to keep class sizes manageable and create a close-knit atmosphere where educators can closely monitor student progress. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, enrollment procedures, or specific school policies, the district maintains an official website at http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us.
673
Total Students
56.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    617 (91.7%)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.7%)
  • Black
    6 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
Phone: (573)431-3300
Website: http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 315
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 112
Kindergarten 184
Grade 1 195
Grade 2 182
Gender Ratio
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