What grades does CENTRAL ELEM. serve?

CENTRAL ELEM. is a Primary school serving students in DEXTER, MO. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is CENTRAL ELEM. located?

CENTRAL ELEM. is located at DEXTER, MO in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at CENTRAL ELEM.?

CENTRAL ELEM. has a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What schools are in DEXTER, MO?

DEXTER, MO is served by the local school district. CENTRAL ELEM. is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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CENTRAL ELEM. — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|DEXTER, Missouri|DEXTER R-XI

DEXTER, MO 63841

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development DayStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Oct

Fri

First Quarter EndsEvent

Oct

Mon

Second Quarter BeginsEvent

Oct

Thu

NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff Day

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School Profile

Grades

3–5

Enrollment

461

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Town

District

DEXTER R-XI

Econ. Disadvantaged

51.6%

Phone

(573)614-1020

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

48%

53th percentile in MO

Math Proficiency

41%

60th percentile in MO

Chronic Absenteeism

3.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

38 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1

Near average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

400

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,154

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,877

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,781

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 36%Local 50%

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

4.1%

Unemployment rate

12.8%

Uninsured residents

18.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

348

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

316

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

69%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

90 (28%)

Specific Learning Disability

73 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

61 (19%)

Autism

42 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

24 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

10 (3%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

447

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday

Holiday

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	First Quarter Ends	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Second Quarter Begins	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Second Quarter Ends	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	School Dismissed for Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Third Quarter Begins	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—