WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST MEMPHIS, AR with about 442 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, WONDER ELEMENTARY 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.

WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 801 S 16th St in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a primary educational institution operating under the West Memphis School District. As a public school serving the local community, it provides foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills.

The school functions as a core component of the district’s efforts to support student success in the West Memphis area. By fostering a structured learning environment, Wonder Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement. For families seeking current information regarding school programs, calendar updates, or administrative policies, the district's official website at [wmsd.net](http://wmsd.net) serves as the primary resource for news and institutional communication.

For more information, contact WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 735-4219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 S 16TH ST
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
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WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST MEMPHIS, AR with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
29.92
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
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 442 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
White
0.5%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.