LICKING ELEM.

LICKING R-VIII
135 COLLEGE AVE
LICKING, MO 65542
416 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Licking Elementary School is located at 125 College Ave in Licking, Missouri, and serves as a core component of the Licking R-VIII School District. As a primary educational institution, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to the children of the Licking community. The campus is integrated into a small-town setting, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and localized learning environment for its students during their formative years.

The school operates under the broader Licking R-VIII district framework, which emphasizes student success, character development, and academic preparation. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering a community-oriented school culture, Licking Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle and high school levels. For more specific information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://licking.k12.mo.us.
416
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    398 (95.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: LICKING R-VIII
Phone: (573)674-3211
Website: http://licking.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 24
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 52
Gender Ratio