WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WALNUT RIDGE, AR with about 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 43 teachers, WALNUT RIDGE 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.

WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 508 E Free St in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, is a key component of the Lawrence County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of a rural school district, it plays a vital role in providing foundational education to children in the region, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Lawrence County School District, which emphasizes community involvement and the steady improvement of educational outcomes. Families and community members interested in specific programming, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment information can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.lcsd.k12.ar.us. By maintaining strong communication with parents and utilizing district resources, Walnut Ridge Elementary strives to provide a stable and supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local student population.

For more information, contact WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 886-3482 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

508 E FREE ST
WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476
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WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WALNUT RIDGE, AR with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
569
Teachers:
43.72
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
6th 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 569 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.