DENT-PHELPS ELEM.

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dent-Phelps Elementary, located at 27870 Hwy C in Salem, Missouri, is a rural public school serving students in the Dent-Phelps R-III School District. As a smaller educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core curriculum standards while maintaining a close connection to the local Salem community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and development within a tight-knit setting. By leveraging its position as a primary educational hub for the surrounding area, Dent-Phelps Elementary strives to balance rigorous academic instruction with the personal attention often found in smaller school districts. Further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative contact details can be found on their official website at http://dentphelps.k12.mo.us.

256

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENT-PHELPS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	5

White
245 (95.7%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)
Hispanic
4 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	DENT-PHELPS R-III
Phone:	(573)729-4680
Website:	http://dentphelps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 15

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 28