NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.eldoradopublicschools.org

475 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School is located in El Dorado, Arkansas, and operates as part of the El Dorado Public School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As a public institution, it strives to create a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children, fostering both intellectual curiosity and essential social skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the El Dorado community, reflecting the district's broader mission to equip students with the tools necessary for future academic success. By focusing on core curriculum standards and leveraging the resources of the El Dorado Public Schools system, Northwest Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a positive and inclusive school culture. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood education and engagement.

475

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	53
Black	219
Asian	2
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Black
219 (46.1 %)
White
167 (35.2 %)
Hispanic
53 (11.2 %)
Two or More
33 (6.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)864-5078
Website:	http://www.eldoradopublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 99