COUCH ELEM.

COUCH R-I
22206 MO 142
MYRTLE, MO 65778
94 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Couch Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Myrtle, Missouri, serving as a foundational part of the Couch R-I School District. Situated in the scenic Ozark region, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing an intimate educational environment where teachers and staff can offer personalized attention to students. The school focuses on building strong academic fundamentals while fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of its tight-knit, small-town setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Couch R-I School District, which emphasizes student success, character development, and preparation for future academic transitions. As a rural institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area, balancing essential core curriculum requirements with the unique advantages of a smaller student body, such as stronger student-teacher relationships and a close-knit campus culture. Those seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can visit their website at http://www.couch.k12.mo.us.
94
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    89 (94.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.1%)
  • Black
    1 (1.1%)
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: COUCH R-I
Phone: (417)938-4212
Website: http://www.couch.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 18
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio