WEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

274 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Weaver Elementary School, located at 1280 E. Barton in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a public school serving the West Memphis School District. As a primary educational institution in the area, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, fostering a learning environment aimed at developing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school is integrated into the broader West Memphis community, striving to support student growth and preparation for middle school through a structured curriculum and district-supported resources.

The school operates under the West Memphis School District (WMSD) guidelines, which emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and community engagement. By maintaining an online presence through their official district website, the school aims to keep parents and guardians informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. Overall, Weaver Elementary serves as a vital component of the local educational landscape, working to meet the diverse needs of its student population in West Memphis.

274

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	4
Black	260
Two or More	6

Black
260 (94.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.5 %)

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:	WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)735-7670
Website:	http://wmsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 40

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 28