Zalma R5 School District

Zalma R5 School District is a local government educational institution located in Zalma, Missouri, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2009 with an active registration until March 2026. As a U.S. local government and school district, the entity is structured as a state-controlled educational institution serving the rural community of Zalma. The school district is primarily focused on providing public education services to students in the area, with a specific emphasis on supporting small, rural school environments through various federal educational funding mechanisms.

The school district has consistently received federal grant awards, primarily through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, with a recurring Small, Rural School Achievement Program formula grant awarded annually from 2021 to 2025. Additional sub-grant awards include critical educational support programs such as Title I Part A for educationally deprived students, IDEA Part B grants for special education, and emergency relief funds like the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund (ARP-ESSER). These grants, primarily administered through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, demonstrate the district's commitment to supporting educational equity, providing resources for special education, addressing learning gaps, and responding to educational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The consistent pattern of these grant awards indicates the district's ongoing efforts to secure federal funding to enhance educational opportunities and support for students in their rural school system.