EAST CARTER CO. R-II ELEM.

EAST CARTER CO. R-II
24 S HERREN AVE
ELLSINORE, MO 63937
364 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
East Carter County R-II Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Ellsinore, Missouri. As part of the East Carter County R-II School District, the elementary school serves as a central hub for the academic and social development of children in the surrounding rural community. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to middle and high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside the development of essential life skills.

The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment characteristic of smaller districts. By leveraging the resources provided by the broader East Carter R-II district, the elementary school works to balance traditional instruction with the needs of its local student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a vital resource for information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student support services, all of which are managed through the district's centralized communication efforts.
364
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    345 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.5%)
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: EAST CARTER CO. R-II
Phone: (573)322-5325
Website: http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us.
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 33
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 51
Gender Ratio