OUACHITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OUACHITA SCHOOL DISTRICT
332 SCHOOL HOUSE RD
DONALDSON, AR 71941
279 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Ouachita Elementary School, located in Donaldson, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Ouachita School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive community atmosphere. As a smaller district school, it is designed to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and families, aiming to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive during their formative years.

The school operates under the mission of the broader Ouachita School District, which is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community engagement. By utilizing its location on School House Road, the school remains a central hub for local families, promoting a culture of learning that balances traditional academics with extracurricular opportunities. Those interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment information, or district policies can find further details on the official school district website.
279
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    267 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
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: OUACHITA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)384-2341
Website: http://www.ouachitasd.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 115
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 44
Gender Ratio