NOEL ELEM.

www.mcdonaldr1.net

349 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Noel Elementary School is located in the small community of Noel, Missouri, and serves as a key educational facility within the McDonald County R-I School District. As a rural school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing foundational education to students in the area. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum designed to support student growth, academic development, and preparation for future educational milestones within the McDonald County district.

Because it is part of a larger district, Noel Elementary benefits from the administrative resources and educational standards established by McDonald County R-I. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment where students can engage in both classroom instruction and community-based activities. For parents and community members, the school district maintains a centralized website at [http://www.mcdonaldcor1.net](http://www.mcdonaldcor1.net), which serves as the primary hub for school calendars, district policies, and updates regarding the school’s academic programs.

349

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NOEL ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	139
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	5
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	84

Hispanic
139 (39.8%)
White
101 (28.9%)
Pacific Islander
84 (24.1%)
Asian
10 (2.9%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MCDONALD CO. R-I
Phone:	(417)475-3302
Website:	http://www.mcdonaldr1.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 45