What grades does JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. serve?

JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the LEBANON area.

Where is JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. located?

JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. is a town school in LEBANON, MO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JOE D. ESTHER ELEM.?

The student-teacher ratio at JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. is 11.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in LEBANON, MO?

Schools in LEBANON include JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the LEBANON area.

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JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|LEBANON, Missouri|LEBANON R-III

LEBANON, MO 65536

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

End of 1st QuarterEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Earned Day OffEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

2-hour early release

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School Profile

Grades

K–1

Enrollment

645

Student:Teacher

11.7:1

Locale

Town

District

LEBANON R-III

Econ. Disadvantaged

68.5%

Phone

(417)657-6200

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

22 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1

Better than average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

340

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

64.76

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.39

Psychologists

0.18000001

Social Workers

0.89999998

Nurses

2.21

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,731

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,910

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,979

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 40%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$230,133

+3.8% 1yr+42.2% 5yr

Lebanon, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.1%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

11.6%

Uninsured residents

12.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

692

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

617

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

96%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

156 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

149 (24%)

Specific Learning Disability

119 (19%)

Autism

104 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

36 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

30 (5%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

609

Current enrollment

Declining(-34% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

End of 1st Quarter

Event

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LEBANON R-III. JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Earned Day OffDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide 2-hour early release	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Quarter / 1st SemesterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students ReturnDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of 3rd QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide 2-hour early release	half_day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—