GLENWOOD ELEM.

GLENWOOD R-VIII
10286 STATE RTE 17
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775
252 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Glenwood Elementary, located at 10286 State Route 17 in West Plains, Missouri, is the primary campus for the Glenwood R-VIII School District. Serving the local community in Howell County, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades. As a small, rural school district, it emphasizes a close-knit educational experience where faculty and staff focus on the academic growth and personal development of their student body.

The district maintains an active online presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents and community members to access school calendars, policy information, and educational resources. By prioritizing foundational education and community engagement, Glenwood Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining the values and atmosphere characteristic of a dedicated community-focused school.
252
Total Students
24.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    247 (98.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: GLENWOOD R-VIII
Phone: (417)256-4849
Website: http://GLENWOOD R8.COM
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 16
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 29
Gender Ratio
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