ROCKY COMFORT ELEM.

14814 E STATE HWY 76
ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861

www.mcdonaldr1.net

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Rocky Comfort Elementary is a public school located in the small community of Rocky Comfort, Missouri, serving students within the McDonald County R-I School District. As a rural primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young children in the region, focusing on foundational academic skills and the social development of its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the McDonald County R-I district, which emphasizes academic excellence, community engagement, and preparing students for future success. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining the personalized atmosphere of a local elementary school, Rocky Comfort aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official district website at [www.mcdonaldcor1.net](http://www.mcdonaldcor1.net).

197

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKY COMFORT ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	10
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (86.8%)
Hispanic
10 (5.1%)
Asian
9 (4.6%)
Two or More
5 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	MCDONALD CO. R-I
Phone:	(417)628-3781
Website:	http://www.mcdonaldr1.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 21