CENTRAL ELEM.

900 ST FRANCOIS AVE
PARK HILLS, MO 63601

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Central Elementary, located at 900 St. Francois Ave in Park Hills, Missouri, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Central R-III School District. As an elementary school, it focuses on the essential developmental and educational needs of young students, providing a structured environment designed to foster early learning, literacy, and social development. The school is deeply integrated into the local Park Hills community, serving as a primary hub for families in the area.

By operating under the Central R-III district, the school aligns its curriculum and mission with the broader goals of the district, which emphasizes student success, character development, and academic readiness. The school’s official website, http://centralr3.org, serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, district news, and contact details. Overall, Central Elementary functions as a key component of the local educational landscape, striving to build a strong pedagogical foundation for children before they transition to middle and high school.

530

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	14
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	26

White
478 (90.2%)
Two or More
26 (4.9%)
Hispanic
14 (2.6%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	CENTRAL R-III
Phone:	(573)431-2616
Website:	http://centralr3.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 85

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 162