SOUTH ELEM.

ELDON R-I
1210 S MAPLE ST
ELDON, MO 65026
552 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
South Elementary School, located at 1210 S. Maple St. in Eldon, Missouri, serves as a primary educational facility within the Eldon R-I School District. As a key component of the local school system, the campus focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest students. The school operates under the "Mustangs" identity, reflecting the broader district’s spirit and community-centered approach to education in the Eldon area.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to the middle and high school levels. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, South Elementary works to engage students through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. For more detailed information regarding the school calendar, district policies, or specific curriculum goals, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [eldonmustangs.org](http://www.eldonmustangs.org).
552
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    513 (92.9%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (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: ELDON R-I
Phone: (573)392-8030
Website: http://www.eldonmustangs.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 243
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 111
Kindergarten 154
Grade 1 141
Grade 2 146
Gender Ratio
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