GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GURDON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GURDON, AR with about 326 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 21 teachers, GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL, located at 401 N 10th St in Gurdon, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gurdon School District. Operating under the district’s "Go-Devils" branding, the school focuses on the early developmental years of students, providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and social skills. As a primary school, it plays a critical role in the local community by preparing young children for their transition into the intermediate and secondary levels of the district's educational pathway.
The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the broader Gurdon School District, which emphasizes community involvement and school pride. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative news through the district’s official website at http://www.go-devils.net. By maintaining this digital presence, the school ensures consistent communication with parents, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports student success from the earliest stages of their schooling.
For more information, contact GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL at (870) 353-4321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GURDON, AR 71743
(870) 353-4321
http://www.go-devils.net
GURDON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GURDON, AR with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GURDON SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 21.35
- 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 326 students
- White
- 54.6%
- Black or African American
- 22.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.