LA MONTE ELEM.

LA MONTE R-IV
201 S WASHINGTON
LA MONTE, MO 65337
161 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
La Monte Elementary is a small, rural public school located in La Monte, Missouri, serving students in the La Monte R-IV School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education in a close-knit environment, emphasizing academic development and the personal growth of its young learners. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of rural Missouri districts, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students receive individualized attention.

The school operates as part of a PK-12 district, which allows for a cohesive educational experience as students transition through their primary years. In addition to its core curriculum, La Monte Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Pettis County area. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or staff directories can find updated resources through the district’s official website at http://www.lamonte.k12.mo.us.
161
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    80 (49.7%)
  • Hispanic
    73 (45.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.1%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: LA MONTE R-IV
Phone: (660)347-5621
Website: http://www.lamonte.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 26
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio
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