MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.searcyschools.org

422 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

McRae Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Searcy, Arkansas, and serves as an integral part of the Searcy School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, McRae Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success within the Searcy educational system and beyond.

In addition to its academic programs, McRae Elementary emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. As part of the broader Searcy School District, the school utilizes the district’s resources and administrative support to implement effective teaching strategies and maintain high standards of excellence. Parents and community members can find further information regarding school events, faculty, and academic initiatives on the district's official website at http://www.searcyschools.org.

422

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	47
Black	25
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
304 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (11.1 %)
Two or More
40 (9.5 %)
Black
25 (5.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)268-3936
Website:	http://www.searcyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 100

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 113