BELLE ELEM.
PublicPre-K–4Grades
259Students
10.5:1Student–teacher ratio
402 W THIRD, BELLE, MO 65013
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LATHAM ELEM.
📍 LATHAM, Missouri Public
38
👥 Total Enrollment
Students enrolled
5.4:1
📏 Student–Teacher Ratio
Better than US avg (~16:1)
K–8
🎓 Grade Levels
9 active grades
7.1
👩🏫 Full-Time Teachers
FTE certified faculty
About this school
✏️ EditLATHAM ELEM., an elementary public school serving grades K–8 in LATHAM, Missouri, with 38 students and a student-teacher ratio of 5.4:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.
📖 Academic Overview & Key Context
Located in LATHAM, Missouri, LATHAM ELEM. is a regular public school serving students from grades K–8. The school operates within the MONITEAU CO. R-V in Moniteau County. With a current reported enrollment of 38 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.
In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, LATHAM ELEM. maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.4:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 7.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.
Through federal and state educational initiatives, LATHAM ELEM. participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 12 students (31.6%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.
👥 Student Demographics & Diversity
Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown
White
100%
38 enrolled students
Black / African American
0%
0 enrolled students
Hispanic
0%
0 enrolled students
Asian
0%
0 enrolled students
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
0 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
0 enrolled students
Two or more races
0%
0 enrolled students
⚧ Gender Distribution
Total 38
👦 Male 42.1% (16)
👧 Female 57.9% (22)
🥗 Economic Diversity
31.6%
12 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch
📊 Enrollment by Grade Level
Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels
4
K
8
1 ★ top
4
2
3
3
5
4
2
5
4
6
4
7
4
8
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Address
156 SCHOOL ST, LATHAM, MO 65050
Phone
(660) 458-6271
School district
MONITEAU CO. R-V
County
Moniteau County
Grades
K–8
Students
38 students
Student–teacher ratio
5.4:1
Full-time teachers
7.1
Community type
Rural: Distant
Level
Elementary
Type
Public
Virtual
Not virtual
Coordinates
38.55864, -92.67976
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NCES school ID
292118001164
School year
2024-2025
Source
NCES
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions asked by parents, students, and community members
What grades are taught at LATHAM ELEM.?
LATHAM ELEM. serves students in grades K–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Missouri state educational standards.
How many students attend LATHAM ELEM.?
According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, LATHAM ELEM. has a total reported enrollment of 38 students.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio at LATHAM ELEM.?
The student-teacher ratio at LATHAM ELEM. is 5.4:1, supported by approximately 7.1 full-time equivalent certified teachers.
Is LATHAM ELEM. a public or private school?
LATHAM ELEM. is a traditional public school located in LATHAM, Missouri under the administration of the MONITEAU CO. R-V.
Does LATHAM ELEM. participate in free or reduced-price lunch programs?
Yes, approximately 12 students (31.6%) at LATHAM ELEM. are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under federal National School Lunch Program guidelines.
Where is LATHAM ELEM. located?
LATHAM ELEM. is located at 156 SCHOOL ST, LATHAM, MO 65050. Families can reach the administrative office by telephone at (660) 458-6271 or by visiting the campus during regular school hours.
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