BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 100 Oak Avenue in Bearden, Arkansas, the Bearden School District is an active, traditional public school district serving its local community within a rural remote setting of the broader Camden region. Operating as an independent district—outside of a charter framework or supervisory union—it maintains two operational schools that deliver a complete educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. For parents, students, and educational researchers seeking direct engagement, the district maintains an accessible online presence at www.beardenschools.org and can be reached by phone at (833) 423-2733.

According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 446 students, including 236 male and 210 female learners across its primary and secondary grade levels. The student body reflects a diverse community composition, comprising 240 White, 157 Black, 26 multiracial, 20 Hispanic, and 3 Asian students. To support daily instruction and institutional operations, the district utilizes a comprehensive workforce of approximately 223.68 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions. This dedicated team includes roughly 132.8 FTE teachers, 7 instructional aides, and nearly 84 support staff members who collectively facilitate academic programs and student services across the district's campuses.