PRAIRIE GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL

300 ED STAGGS DR
PRAIRIE GROVE, AR 72753

767 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Prairie Grove Elementary School, located at 300 Ed Staggs Drive in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Prairie Grove School District. As the primary hub for early childhood and elementary-aged students in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while building a strong educational base.

The school is deeply integrated into the local "Tigers" community, reflecting a culture of pride and school spirit that characterizes the district. With a focus on student engagement and teacher-led instruction, Prairie Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity among its diverse student body. Families and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district updates through their official website at http://pgtigers.org.

767

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRAIRIE GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	72
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	53
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
621 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
72 (9.4 %)
Two or More
53 (6.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)846-4210
Website:	http://pgtigers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* 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 100

Kindergarten 169

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 186

Grade 3 151