JOE D. ESTHER ELEM.

www.lebanon.k12.mo.us

609 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Joe D. Esther Elementary School is a public primary school located in Lebanon, Missouri, serving students within the Lebanon R-III School District. Situated on Clark Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing young students for their future educational journeys.

As part of the Lebanon R-III district, the school emphasizes community involvement and high standards for student success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional staff, Joe D. Esther Elementary aims to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For further information on the school’s specific programs, calendar, and resources, you can visit their official district website at [http://www.lebanon.k12.mo.us](http://www.lebanon.k12.mo.us).

609

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOE D. ESTHER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
533 (87.5%)
Hispanic
41 (6.7%)
Two or More
26 (4.3%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	LEBANON R-III
Phone:	(417)657-6200
Website:	http://www.lebanon.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 329

Grade 1 280