AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Amanda Gist Elementary School, located at 152 Lucille Street in Cotter, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Cotter School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the overall growth of its young students. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work together to ensure that each child is prepared for their future educational journey.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Amanda Gist Elementary is integrated into the smaller-town identity of Cotter, often prioritizing community involvement and school spirit. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay informed about school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and events that highlight the students' achievements. Overall, the school aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and academic excellence in the early stages of a child’s development.
COTTER, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
http://cotterschools.net
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COTTER, AR with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 437
- Teachers:
- 32.51
- 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
* 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 437 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.