GREEN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gf.k12.ar.us

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Green Forest Elementary School, located at 601 School Drive in Green Forest, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Green Forest School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The school emphasizes foundational learning, preparing young learners for future success by prioritizing core curriculum standards and a supportive classroom atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the small-town community of Green Forest. Through its website, the district maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, providing updates on school policies, academic calendars, and various extracurricular or district-wide initiatives. By focusing on both individual student growth and community engagement, Green Forest Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children in the region.

479

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREEN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	191
Black	3
Asian	55
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	19

White
204 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
191 (39.9 %)
Asian
55 (11.5 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (4.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)438-5205
Website:	http://www.gf.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 40

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 95