SOUTH ELEM.

WWW.OZARKTIGERS.ORG

505 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 1250 W. South St. in Ozark, Missouri, is a key component of the Ozark R-VI School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic development and character growth within a supportive learning environment.

As part of the broader Ozark school system, South Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to integrating modern educational standards with community-focused values. The school encourages parental involvement and strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are prepared for their transition into the middle school years. For more detailed information regarding current events, academic programs, and school policies, families and community members can visit their official website at [http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/south](http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/south).

505

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	33
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	48

White
420 (83.2%)
Two or More
48 (9.5%)
Hispanic
33 (6.5%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	OZARK R-VI
Phone:	(417)582-5905
Website:	http://WWW.OZARKTIGERS.ORG
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 83

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	47.5%
Male	265	52.5%

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