WALNUT GROVE ELEM.

WALNUT GROVE R-V
300 E COLLEGE
WALNUT GROVE, MO 65770
144 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Walnut Grove Elementary School, located at 300 E. College in Walnut Grove, Missouri, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community under the Walnut Grove R-V School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local culture, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work together to support student development. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to embody the "Tiger" spirit, reflecting the district’s mascot and community pride.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a central hub for the town of Walnut Grove. By maintaining a dedicated online presence at [wgtigers.com](http://www.wgtigers.com), the administration provides families with essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates on extracurricular activities. Overall, Walnut Grove Elementary is characterized by its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its rural student population.
144
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (95.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.5%)
  • 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: WALNUT GROVE R-V
Phone: (417)788-2543
Website: http://www.wgtigers.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 11
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio
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