GREENWOOD FRESHMAN CENTER

GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 BULLDOG LOOP
GREENWOOD, AR 72936
298 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
The Greenwood Freshman Center, located at 501 Bulldog Loop in Greenwood, Arkansas, serves as a dedicated transitional campus specifically for ninth-grade students within the Greenwood School District. By focusing exclusively on the freshman class, the school provides a specialized environment designed to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic expectations of the high school level. This "school-within-a-school" approach allows the faculty to emphasize foundational study habits, academic preparation, and social-emotional growth during a pivotal year of development.

As a vital component of the district’s educational pipeline, the Freshman Center operates under the broader mission of the Greenwood Public Schools, emphasizing the "Bulldog" pride and community culture for which the town is known. The facility is designed to foster a sense of belonging and academic focus, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to Greenwood High School. Prospective families and community members can access detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district resources through the official school website at www.greenwoodsd.org.
298
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    237 (79.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.0 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)996-4141
Website: http://#www.greenwoodsd.org/#
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
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
Grade 9 298
Gender Ratio