WEST ELEM.

464 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School is a public primary school located in Park Hills, Missouri, serving as part of the Central R-III School District. Situated on West Fite Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a key component of the Central R-III district, it emphasizes academic development and student engagement within a supportive learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Central R-III School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community involvement. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and district-wide information through the official website at [centralr3.org](http://centralr3.org). By maintaining close ties with the district’s administrative structure, West Elementary works to uphold local educational standards while fostering a collaborative atmosphere for its students and staff.

464

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	11
Black	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (92.0%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Hispanic
11 (2.4%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	CENTRAL R-III
Phone:	(573)431-2616
Website:	http://centralr3.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 158