TARKIO ELEMENTARY

TARKIO R-I
1201 PINE ST
TARKIO, MO 64491
142 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Tarkio Elementary School, located at 1201 Pine Street in Tarkio, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Tarkio R-I School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the personal success of its elementary-aged students. The school plays a vital role in the small-town fabric of Tarkio, prioritizing a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

The institution focuses on a standard core curriculum while integrating opportunities for student engagement and community involvement. By maintaining a localized approach to education, Tarkio Elementary strives to ensure that students receive individualized attention within a safe and nurturing setting. For those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school provides resources through its official website at http://tes.tarkio.k12.mo.us.
142
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (93.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.2%)
  • Black
    2 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4%)
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: TARKIO R-I
Phone: (660)736-4177
Website: http://tarkio.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
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 20
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 20
Gender Ratio
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