NOEL PRIMARY

14762 W STATE HWY 90
SOUTHWEST CITY, MO 64863

www.mcdonaldr1.net

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Noel Primary School is a public elementary school located in Noel, Missouri, serving as part of the McDonald County R-I School District. Situated in a rural community in the southwest corner of the state, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to young learners in the region. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential early developmental years, fostering a supportive environment aimed at building academic, social, and emotional skills for its student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the McDonald County R-I School District, which emphasizes student success, community involvement, and the pursuit of excellence in a safe learning environment. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s central administration, Noel Primary strives to meet the diverse needs of its students while preparing them for successful transitions to the upper elementary grades. Families and community members can access district-wide updates, school calendars, and educational resources through the official McDonald County R-I website.

249

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NOEL PRIMARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	94
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	47

Hispanic
94 (37.8%)
White
84 (33.7%)
Pacific Islander
47 (18.9%)
American Indian
10 (4.0%)
Black
5 (2.0%)
Two or More
5 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)

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)762-3251
Website:	http://www.mcdonaldr1.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 44

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65