BOOTHEEL SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
HWY 162
CLARKTON, MO 63837
26 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the Bootheel School:

The Bootheel School, located on Highway 162 in Clarkton, Missouri, operates as part of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) network of State Schools. These specialized institutions are designed to provide high-quality educational services and therapeutic support to students with significant developmental disabilities. By focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to help students develop essential life skills, improve communication, and reach their personal potential within a structured and supportive environment.

Because it is a state-operated facility, the Bootheel School serves as a critical resource for families in the region who require specialized programming that goes beyond what may be available in a traditional public school setting. The school collaborates closely with local school districts and state agencies to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education tailored to their unique physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, curriculum, or services, the school functions under the oversight and guidelines established by the Missouri DESE Office of Special Education.
26
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (69.2%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (15.4%)
  • Black
    4 (15.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Phone: (573)448-3773
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateschools/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
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
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 3
Grade 10 3
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio