ST. JOE K-12 SCHOOL

OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
250 S HWY 65
ST. JOE, AR 72675
172 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
St. Joe K-12 School is a small, rural public school located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains in St. Joe, Arkansas. As part of the Ozark Mountain School District, the school serves students from kindergarten through high school, providing a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes community connection. Its isolated setting allows for smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Despite its modest size, St. Joe K-12 plays a vital role as a central hub for the small community it serves. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive K-12 curriculum while preparing students for life beyond the Ozarks, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce. By combining traditional academic standards with the unique cultural landscape of North Central Arkansas, the school provides a foundational learning experience for youth in Searcy County.
172
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (96.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)439-2218
Website: http://#ozarkmountainschooldistrict.com#
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 15
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio