JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DIERKS, AR with about 314 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 teachers, JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCH 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.

Jo Ann Walters Elementary School is located in Dierks, Arkansas, and serves as the primary elementary education facility for the Dierks School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for children in the community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student development. As a cornerstone of the Dierks community, the school works closely with local families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle and high school levels.

The school operates under the broader Dierks Public Schools umbrella, which emphasizes small-town values and a dedicated approach to student achievement. Through its website, the district maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates on school activities. Located on Old Highway 70, the school represents the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to the youth of Sevier and Howard counties.

For more information, contact JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCH at (870) 286-2015 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 OLD HWY 70 W
DIERKS, AR 71833
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JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DIERKS, AR with about 314 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
314
Teachers:
24.62
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
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 314 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.