ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ELEM.

ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 78 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 19 teachers, ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

The Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) Elementary program, located on the historic campus at 2400 W. Markham St. in Little Rock, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. As a state-supported institution, the school provides a unique, language-rich environment designed to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of children from preschool through the elementary grades. By utilizing American Sign Language (ASL) and English as a bilingual foundation, the program ensures that students receive full communication access, which is essential for their cognitive growth and confidence.

Beyond standard academic curricula, the elementary program at ASD emphasizes the development of self-advocacy skills and cultural identity within the Deaf community. The school offers a comprehensive support system that includes speech therapy, audiological services, and assistive technology, all integrated into a classroom setting that fosters peer-to-peer interaction. By providing a nurturing and inclusive space, the Arkansas School for the Deaf works to bridge the communication gap, preparing its youngest students for long-term academic success and personal independence.

For more information, contact ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ELEM. at (501) 324-9543 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.