KNOX CO. ELEM.

KNOX CO. R-I
55701 STATE HWY 6
EDINA, MO 63537
268 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Knox County Elementary School, located in Edina, Missouri, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Knox County R-I School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social development, and the personal growth of its students in a rural setting. By emphasizing a close-knit community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and reinforced by dedicated faculty and staff.

As part of the broader Knox County school system, the elementary campus benefits from the district's centralized resources and community-focused mission. The school prioritizes consistent communication with families and encourages active parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. Those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news can utilize the district's website at http://www.knox.k12.mo.us to stay connected with the happenings at this Edina-based institution.
268
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (98.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
  • Black
    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: KNOX CO. R-I
Phone: (660)397-2285
Website: http://www.knox.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 51
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 31
Gender Ratio