PHELPS CO. ELEM.

PHELPS CO. R-III
17790 STATE ROUTE M
EDGAR SPRINGS, MO 65462
160 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Phelps County R-III Elementary School, located in Edgar Springs, Missouri, serves as the primary educational hub for the local rural community. As a small district, the school focuses on providing a supportive, close-knit environment where educators can offer personalized attention to students from the foundational primary years through the elementary grades. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while fostering a sense of community engagement, characteristic of smaller public school districts in the region.

The district operates with a commitment to transparency and accessibility, utilizing its official website to keep parents and the community informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district news. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards, Phelps County R-III Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation despite the challenges often faced by small, rural school systems.
160
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (92.5%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.5%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: PHELPS CO. R-III
Phone: (573)435-6293
Website: http://www.pcr3.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 16
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio