HEBER SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL

hssd.12.ar.us

756 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heber Springs Elementary School, located at 901 Front Street in Heber Springs, Arkansas, serves as a foundational component of the Heber Springs School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary-aged students. It is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners build the necessary skills to succeed as they transition into the upper grade levels of the district.

The school benefits from its position within the Heber Springs community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a structured curriculum and promoting a positive school culture, the elementary school works to prepare its students for the challenges of middle and high school. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official online presence at [http://hssd.k12.ar.us](http://hssd.k12.ar.us).

756

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEBER SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
681 (90.1 %)
Two or More
33 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (3.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	HEBER SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)362-8155
Website:	http://hssd.12.ar.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 76

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 106