GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GENTRY, AR with about 308 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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, GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL, located at 1295 Pioneer Lane in Gentry, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gentry School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically encompassing early childhood and primary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where students can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years.
As part of the Gentry Pioneer community, the school emphasizes a culture of growth, school spirit, and academic readiness. The institution works closely with families and the surrounding district to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to intermediate and secondary education. By prioritizing student engagement and a structured curriculum, GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL aims to lay a strong educational base that encourages lifelong learning for all its students.
For more information, contact GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL at (479) 736-2252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GENTRY, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
http://gentrypioneers.com
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GENTRY, AR with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 308
- Teachers:
- 24.31
- 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
* 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 308 students
- White
- 62.0%
- Two or more races
- 14.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Asian
- 7.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.2%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.