PUXICO ELEM.

PUXICO R-VIII
481 N BEDFORD ST
PUXICO, MO 63960
308 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Puxico Elementary School is located in Puxico, Missouri, serving as a foundational part of the Puxico R-VIII School District. As a rural community-based institution, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive environment for students in the primary and intermediate grade levels. It functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of students in the Stoddard County region.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between educators, students, and local families. By prioritizing a structured learning environment, Puxico Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by balancing academic rigor with extracurricular and community-oriented activities. As the primary educational facility for younger children in the district, the school plays a critical role in shaping the early educational trajectory of the youth in the Puxico area.
308
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    299 (97.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: PUXICO R-VIII
Phone: (573)222-3542
Website: http://www.puxico.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 47
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 47
Gender Ratio