HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
104 SYCAMORE ST
HECTOR, AR 72843
320 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hector Elementary School, located at 104 Sycamore Street in Hector, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Hector School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the region, emphasizing a supportive environment that aims to foster both academic growth and character development. The school prides itself on being the home of the "Wildcats," utilizing this identity to build school spirit and a sense of belonging among its young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hector School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, Hector Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education. The school's official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access district resources, school calendars, and updates regarding the academic success and wellbeing of the student body.
320
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (91.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • 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: HECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)284-3586
Website: http://www.wildcats.afsc.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 245
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
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 Students
75 PINE HILL RD
DOVER, AR 72837 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th