DORA ELEM.

DORA R-III
613 County Road 379
DORA, MO 65637
147 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Dora Elementary, located at 613 County Road 379 in Dora, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Dora R-III School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the faculty is able to focus on individualized attention, helping students build a strong foundational education before transitioning to higher grade levels.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Ozark County. Through its website, dora.org, the district provides resources for parents and community members to stay informed about extracurricular activities, school events, and administrative updates. As a cornerstone of the community, Dora Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, active participants in their local area and beyond.
147
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (93.9%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
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: DORA R-III
Phone: (417)261-2337
Website: http://www.dora.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 15
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 22
Gender Ratio