FORDLAND ELEM.

FORDLAND R-III
252 N CENTER ST
FORDLAND, MO 65652
300 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Fordland Elementary School, located at 252 N Center St in Fordland, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for children in the Fordland R-III School District. As a small-town school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and community engagement. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can grow both intellectually and socially, utilizing the resources of the larger district to enhance the classroom experience.

Part of a tight-knit community, the school maintains a strong connection with local families and stakeholders to ensure student success. Through its official website, http://www.fordland.k12.mo.us, the school communicates important updates, curriculum information, and event schedules to parents and community members. By prioritizing a balance of academic rigor and student well-being, Fordland Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for their transition to secondary education within the district.
300
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    268 (89.3%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
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: FORDLAND R-III
Phone: (417)767-2307
Website: http://WWW.FORDLANDSCHOOLS.ORG
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 103
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 52
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio
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