AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Amanda Gist Elementary School, located at 152 Lucille Street in Cotter, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Cotter School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the overall growth of its young students. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work together to ensure that each child is prepared for their future educational journey.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Amanda Gist Elementary is integrated into the smaller-town identity of Cotter, often prioritizing community involvement and school spirit. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay informed about school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and events that highlight the students' achievements. Overall, the school aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and academic excellence in the early stages of a child’s development.

397

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	7
Black	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
383 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)435-6655
Website:	http://cotterschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 52