WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCH

www.sdale.org

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willis Shaw Elementary School is a public school located in Springdale, Arkansas, and serves as a key part of the Springdale School District. Situated on Grimsley Road, the school is named in honor of Willis Shaw, the founder of the prominent trucking company Willis Shaw Express, reflecting the school’s deep ties to the history and development of the local community. It serves a diverse population of students, focusing on fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares young learners for middle school success through a comprehensive curriculum.

As part of the Springdale School District, the school emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and character development, often leveraging the district's extensive resources to support student achievement. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive well-rounded support. Through a combination of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Willis Shaw Elementary strives to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity and long-term educational engagement for all its students.

649

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	121
Black	12
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	15

White
458 (70.6 %)
Hispanic
121 (18.6 %)
Two or More
29 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.3 %)
Black
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)750-8898
Website:	http://www.sdale.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 41

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 101