What grades does DENT-PHELPS ELEM. serve?

DENT-PHELPS ELEM. is a Primary school serving students in SALEM, MO. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is DENT-PHELPS ELEM. located?

DENT-PHELPS ELEM. is located at SALEM, MO in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DENT-PHELPS ELEM.?

DENT-PHELPS ELEM. has a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What schools are in SALEM, MO?

SALEM, MO is served by the local school district. DENT-PHELPS ELEM. is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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DENT-PHELPS ELEM. — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|SALEM, Missouri|DENT-PHELPS R-III

SALEM, MO 65560

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Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Oct

Mon

No School - Teacher PD DayStaff Day

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Oct

Fri

1st Quarter EndsEvent

34 Days

Oct

Fri

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Nov

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

272

Student:Teacher

11.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

DENT-PHELPS R-III

Econ. Disadvantaged

47.1%

Phone

(573)729-4680

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Chronic Absenteeism

5.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.8:1

Better than average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,026

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,681

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,271

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 34%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

13.0%

Uninsured residents

14.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

11%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

8 (28%)

Specific Learning Disability

6 (21%)

Speech/Language Impairment

4 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

4 (14%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

256

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

No School - Teacher PD Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	No School - Teacher PD Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	1st Quarter Ends 34 Days	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	No School	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	No School Teacher PD Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	2nd Quarter Ends 38 Days	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal 12:30 dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School-Teacher PD Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School/Teacher PD Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	3rd Quarter Ends 46 Days	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	No School - Teacher PD Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Early Dismissal 12:30 dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	4th Quarter Ends 44 Days	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Teacher Workdays	Staff Day	—