ALPENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
300 DENVER ST BLDG B
ALPENA, AR 72611
235 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Alpena Elementary School, located on Denver Street in Alpena, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Alpena School District. As a small-town school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the Alpena student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school acts as a central hub for families in the region, reflecting the community-oriented values of the Alpena area. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and various extracurricular opportunities. The institution remains committed to creating a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere that encourages young learners to excel both in the classroom and in their personal development.
235
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    227 (96.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALPENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)437-2229
Website: http://www.alpenaschools.k12.ar.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 28
Gender Ratio
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