WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SPRINGDALE, AR with about 711 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 38 teachers, WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHool is a public school located in Springdale, Arkansas, and serves as a key part of the Springdale School District. Situated on Grimsley Road, the school is named in honor of Willis Shaw, the founder of the prominent trucking company Willis Shaw Express, reflecting the school’s deep ties to the history and development of the local community. It serves a diverse population of students, focusing on fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares young learners for middle school success through a comprehensive curriculum.

As part of the Springdale School District, the school emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and character development, often leveraging the district's extensive resources to support student achievement. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive well-rounded support. Through a combination of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Willis Shaw Elementary strives to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity and long-term educational engagement for all its students.

For more information, contact WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCH at (479) 750-8898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4377 GRIMSLEY RD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72764
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WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SPRINGDALE, AR with about 711 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
711
Teachers:
38.33
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 711 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.