GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL

GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the STRONG HUTTIG SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in STRONG, AR with about 178 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 15 teachers, GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Gardner-Strong Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Strong, Arkansas, serving the students of the Strong-Huttig School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it provides foundational instruction for elementary-aged children, aiming to foster academic growth and social development within a supportive rural environment. The school functions as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while working to meet the specific educational needs of its student population in Union County.

The school operates under the Strong-Huttig School District, which is committed to providing accessible and quality education to the residents of the area. Families interested in specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars can utilize the district's official website at http://strong.k12.ar.us. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community partnership, Gardner-Strong Elementary seeks to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education.

For more information, contact GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL at (870) 797-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

735 S CONCORD
STRONG, AR 71765
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GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in STRONG, AR with about 178 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
178
Teachers:
15.32
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 178 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.6%
White
21.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
40.4%
Male
59.6%

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.