SOUTH FORK ELEM.

www.zizzers.org

196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Fork Elementary is a public school located in West Plains, Missouri, serving students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the West Plains School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, represented by the district's unique "Zizzer" mascot. The school focuses on providing a foundational education, emphasizing academic growth and character development within a supportive, community-oriented environment.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the West Plains district, which prioritizes student success, effective communication, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, South Fork Elementary works to prepare its young students for their transition into middle and high school. Prospective families and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official district website at zizzers.org.

196

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH FORK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
189 (96.4%)
Hispanic
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	WEST PLAINS R-VII
Phone:	(417)256-2836
Website:	http://www.zizzers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 19

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 24