District Overview
Located at Three Redbug Bus Loop in Fordyce, Arkansas, the Fordyce School District is an active, traditional public school district serving learners from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a remote rural setting, this non-charter district operates two public schools that provide a comprehensive academic journey for the local community. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 659 students, consisting of 338 male and 321 female learners. Its student body reflects a diverse demographic makeup, including 358 Black, 252 White, 23 Hispanic, 23 multiracial, 2 Asian, and 1 American Indian student, fostering an inclusive learning environment across all grade levels.

To support its academic and operational needs, the Fordyce School District employs a dedicated team of approximately 267 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes roughly 116.4 FTE teachers, 13 FTE instructional aides, and 137.5 FTE support personnel, ensuring that students receive both classroom instruction and essential institutional support. Serving geographic boundaries within Arkansas's 4th Congressional District, 2nd State Senate District, and 96th State House District, the district manages learning cohorts ranging from 24 pre-kindergarten children to 48 graduating seniors. Parents, students, and researchers seeking further information can contact the district directly by phone at (870) 352-3005 or visit their official website at http://www.fordyceschools.org.
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Total Schools
659
Total Students
116.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White252
Hispanic23
Black358
Asian2
Two or More23
American Indian1
  • Black
    358 (54.3%)
  • White
    252 (38.2%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:659*
Teachers (FTE):116.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in FORDYCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools