FORDYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
350 REDBUG CIR
FORDYCE, AR 71742
371 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Fordyce Elementary School, located at 350 Redbug Circle in Fordyce, Arkansas, serves as a foundational component of the Fordyce School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. It provides a structured learning environment aimed at building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during these critical formative years, preparing young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fordyce School District, which emphasizes a commitment to student success, community engagement, and the cultivation of a supportive educational atmosphere. Families and community members looking for specific information regarding the school calendar, district policies, curriculum details, or contact information for faculty and administration can visit the district’s official website at http://www.fordyceschools.org.
371
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    179 (48.2 %)
  • White
    161 (43.4 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    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: FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)352-2816
Website: http://www.fordyceschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58

* 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 66
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 53
Gender Ratio