MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MCGEHEE, AR with about 730 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 409 Oak Street in McGehee, Arkansas, serves as a foundational component of the McGehee School District. As a primary educational institution in Desha County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. By focusing on fundamental academics and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while catering to the specific needs of the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the McGehee School District, which emphasizes excellence in education and community involvement. Through its official website, http://www.mcgeheeschools.org, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, providing essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school policies. As a central hub for early education in the area, McGehee Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the region’s youth.

For more information, contact MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 222-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

409 OAK ST
MCGEHEE, AR 71654
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MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCGEHEE, AR with about 730 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
730
Teachers:
54.85
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 730 students

Black or African American
46.6%
White
44.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.