GILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GILLETT, AR with about 97 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 7 teachers, GILLETT 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.

GILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary school located in Gillett, Arkansas, serving as a key educational component of the DeWitt School District. As a small-town institution, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young students within the Arkansas County region. By operating under the umbrella of the DeWitt School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards aimed at fostering student growth and preparing them for middle school transitions.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the broader district infrastructure, emphasizing a commitment to community education and administrative transparency. Serving the families of Gillett, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, offering an environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the DeWitt School District website serves as the primary hub for administrative support and communication.

For more information, contact GILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 548-2466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

316 S SIXTH ST
GILLETT, AR 72055
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GILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GILLETT, AR with about 97 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
97
Teachers:
7.79
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 97 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
3.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.