EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 340 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 24 teachers, EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Watson Chapel School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic development and character growth. By aligning with the broader mission of the Watson Chapel district, Edgewood focuses on preparing its students for future academic success through a structured curriculum and community-centered engagement.
The school utilizes its official web presence to maintain open communication with parents and the local community, providing essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school policies. As a key component of the Pine Bluff educational landscape, Edgewood Elementary strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational needs, aiming to provide a stable and enriching foundation for children during their formative years.
For more information, contact EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 879-1252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
http://wc-web.k12.ar.us/
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 340 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 340
- Teachers:
- 24.34
- 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
* 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 340 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.6%
- White
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.