KEARNEY ELEM.

223 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kearney Elementary School is a public primary school located in the suburban community of Kearney, Missouri, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Kearney School District, the school is situated on South Jefferson Street and plays a central role in the local educational landscape, fostering a community-focused environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build foundational skills. By prioritizing small-community values within the broader Kearney district, Kearney Elementary strives to provide a safe, engaging, and collaborative learning experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

223

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEARNEY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
199 (89.2%)
Hispanic
10 (4.5%)
Two or More
9 (4.0%)
Black
4 (1.8%)
American Indian
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:	KEARNEY R-I
Phone:	(816)628-4113
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KEARNEY ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KEARNEY ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	49.8%
Male	112	50.2%

Elementary School K - 5th