WASHINGTON MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL
WASHINGTON MAGNET ELEM. 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 421 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 33 teachers, WASHINGTON MAGNET ELEM. 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.
Washington Magnet Elementary School, located on South Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a public school operating under the Little Rock School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from across the district by offering specialized programming, often with a focus on specific academic themes or instructional models intended to enhance the standard curriculum. The school serves as a central hub for elementary education in the area, aiming to provide a diverse learning environment that promotes student engagement and academic growth.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where students can thrive through structured coursework and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Little Rock School District, Washington Magnet emphasizes the development of foundational skills while encouraging critical thinking and creativity. For families interested in the school’s specific magnet themes, enrollment policies, or academic performance data, the official district website at [www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org) serves as the primary resource for the most current information and administrative updates.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL at (501) 447-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206
(501) 447-6700
http://www.lrsd.org
WASHINGTON MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 421
- Teachers:
- 33.3
- 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 421 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- White
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.