DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DEWITT, AR with about 523 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1718 S. Grandview Dr. in DeWitt, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeWitt School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its young students, the school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, community-oriented environment. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the staff aims to prepare students for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
As part of a smaller school district, DeWitt Elementary benefits from a close-knit culture that emphasizes strong communication between educators, students, and families. The school typically provides a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to develop well-rounded students. For those interested in current events, specific academic programs, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s website at [http://dewittschooldistrict.net](http://dewittschooldistrict.net).
For more information, contact DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 946-4651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEWITT, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
http://dewittschooldistrict.net
DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEWITT, AR with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 38.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 523 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.