POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
111 N SCHOOL ST
POYEN, AR 72128
268 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Poyen Elementary School, located in Poyen, Arkansas, serves as a foundational academic institution for students within the Poyen School District. As part of a small, tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on traditional academics alongside local school spirit, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Poyen School District, which prioritizes small class sizes and a dedicated faculty committed to student success. As a focal point of the Poyen community, the school benefits from a close relationship with families and local stakeholders, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication channels for parents, ensuring they remain involved in the educational journey of their children while promoting the school’s academic and extracurricular programs.
268
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    252 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: POYEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)332-2939
Website: http://www.poyenschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 20
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 40
Gender Ratio