MINERAL SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL

130 WEST MCCRARY STREET
MINERAL SPRINGS, AR 71851

mssd2.k12.ar.us

204 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mineral Springs Elementary School, located at 130 W Browning St in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mineral Springs School District. As a PK-6 facility, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students in the local community. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for their future academic endeavors in secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mineral Springs School District, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the use of technology to enhance the classroom experience. Parents and community members can stay informed about school news, calendars, and district policies by visiting their official website at http://mssd2.k12.ar.us. Through its commitment to local education, the school serves as a central hub for the youth of Mineral Springs, fostering a sense of school spirit and academic ambition within the region.

204

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINERAL SPRINGS ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	27
Black	128
Asian	1
Two or More	19

Black
128 (62.7 %)
White
29 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
27 (13.2 %)
Two or More
19 (9.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	MINERAL SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST.
Phone:	(870)287-4746
Website:	http://mssd2.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 31

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 36