POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POYEN, AR with about 329 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 21 teachers, POYEN 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.

POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Poyen, Arkansas, serves as a foundational academic institution for students within the Poyen School District. As part of a small, tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on traditional academics alongside local school spirit, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Poyen School District, which prioritizes small class sizes and a dedicated faculty committed to student success. As a focal point of the Poyen community, the school benefits from a close relationship with families and local stakeholders, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication channels for parents, ensuring they remain involved in the educational journey of their children while promoting the school’s academic and extracurricular programs.

For more information, contact POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (501) 332-2939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 N SCHOOL ST
POYEN, AR 72128
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POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POYEN, AR with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
21.58
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
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 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

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.