WICKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
130 SCHOOL DR
WICKES, AR 71973
242 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Wickes Elementary School, located at 130 School Dr. in Wickes, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cossatot River School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, emphasizing academic development, character building, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Wickes Elementary provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the Cossatot River school system, the elementary school maintains a focus on community engagement and student success. The campus serves as a central hub for the small town of Wickes, promoting a close-knit atmosphere where educators and families collaborate to support student achievement. Those seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies can visit the official district website at [http://www.cossatot.us](http://www.cossatot.us).
242
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (71.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)385-2346
Website: http://www.cossatot.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
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
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 55
Grade 6 69
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
153 Students
122 E ADAIR ST
VANDERVOORT, AR 71972 (6.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd