MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 405 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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, MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the western area of Little Rock, Arkansas, and operates as part of the Little Rock School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive environment for young learners. As part of a larger urban school district, McDermott Elementary works to implement standardized curriculum goals while providing resources tailored to the needs of its elementary-aged students.
The school emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility, utilizing its location on Reservoir Road to serve families in the 72207 area. Prospective parents or community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information, school calendars, and contact information through the official Little Rock School District website at [http://www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org).
For more information, contact MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (501) 447-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
(501) 447-5500
http://www.lrsd.org
MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 405 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 405
- Teachers:
- 24.19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 405 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- White
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.