GERALD ELEM.

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gerald Elementary School is located in Gerald, Missouri, and serves as a key component of the Gasconade County R-II School District. Operating under the broader Owensville-based school administration, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for young students in the community. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and creating a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

As part of the Gasconade County R-II system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and a shared commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The school’s administration and staff prioritize close communication with families to foster a collaborative educational experience. For parents and community members seeking information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://owensville.k12.mo.us.

283

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GERALD ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	12
Two or More	11

White
260 (91.9%)
Hispanic
12 (4.2%)
Two or More
11 (3.9%)

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:	GASCONADE CO. R-II
Phone:	(573)646-4041
Website:	http://dutchmen.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 37

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 48