W. T. CHENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W. T. CHENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 378 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 28 teachers, W. T. CHENEY 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.

W. T. CHENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serving students as part of the Pine Bluff School District. Situated on Ridgway Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-age population within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Pine Bluff School District, which aims to support student growth, cultivate a safe learning environment, and prepare children for the transition to middle and high school.

Like many schools in the district, W. T. Cheney emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational equity for its students. While specific academic programs or current extracurricular offerings are best verified through their official website, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Pine Bluff area. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district updates are encouraged to contact the school office directly or visit the Pine Bluff School District website.

For more information, contact W. T. CHENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 543-4382 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2206 RIDGWAY RD
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
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W. T. CHENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
378
Teachers:
28.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 378 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W. T. CHENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.7%
White
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.