ZALMA ELEM.

ZALMA R-V
7013 School Street
ZALMA, MO 63787
101 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Zalma Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Zalma, Missouri. As part of the Zalma R-V School District, it serves students in the surrounding Bollinger County area, providing core primary education in a small-town setting. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills and community-oriented values typical of rural Missouri school districts.

Because of its location, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, often serving as a hub for community engagement and extracurricular activities. The facility and its administration are dedicated to providing a supportive atmosphere where students can develop socially and academically within a small classroom ratio. As a district, Zalma R-V is known for its commitment to maintaining traditional educational standards while navigating the unique challenges and strengths of a small, rural student population.
101
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (97.0%)
  • Black
    2 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0%)
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: ZALMA R-V
Phone: (573)722-3136
Website: http://www.zalma.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
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
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ADVANCE ELEM.
ADVANCE R-IV
240 Students
201 SCHOOL STREET
ADVANCE, MO 63730 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th