SKAITH ELEM.

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Skaith Elementary School is a public school located in St. Joseph, Missouri, serving students in the St. Joseph School District. Situated on Schoolside Lane, the school functions as a foundational academic institution within its local community, focusing on providing primary education to children in the area. It is characterized by a commitment to the district’s core mission of fostering student growth, academic achievement, and social development during the crucial early years of a child's education.

As part of the St. Joseph school system, Skaith Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students master essential curriculum standards. The school typically engages families and the surrounding neighborhood through various educational programs and community-centered activities. By providing a structured setting and dedicated instructional resources, Skaith Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

398

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SKAITH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	51
Black	32
Asian	5
Two or More	69
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
234 (58.8%)
Two or More
69 (17.3%)
Hispanic
51 (12.8%)
Black
32 (8.0%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (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:	ST. JOSEPH
Phone:	(816)671-4370
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 51