EDWARD D. TRICE ELEM. SCHOOL

476 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edward D. Trice Elementary School is a public institution located in Texarkana, Arkansas, and is part of the Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD). The school serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. As part of the district, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development to meet the diverse needs of the local Texarkana community.

The school is situated on Pinson Street and benefits from the resources and administrative oversight of the broader TASD system. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities by visiting the official district website at [tasd7.net](http://tasd7.net). The school serves as a central hub for early childhood education in the area, working to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining the specific values and goals of the Texarkana school community.

476

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDWARD D. TRICE ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	33
Black	204
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (46.8 %)
Black
204 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.9 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)772-8431
Website:	http://tasd7.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 83

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 77