LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 203 Fir Street in Lavaca, Arkansas, the Lavaca School District serves as a vital educational anchor within the Fort Smith metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district manages three operational school facilities that provide a seamless academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set in a distant rural community setting, the district educates a total student body of 801 children, offering a focused, close-knit learning environment tailored to every stage of primary and secondary child development.

To effectively deliver its curriculum and support well-rounded student success, the Lavaca School District maintains a robust staffing framework. The district relies on an extensive professional workforce featuring over 215 full-time equivalent teaching staff, 15 instructional aides, and nearly 109 support personnel, bringing total district staffing to approximately 340 full-time equivalent positions. This strong educator presence supports a balanced student body composed of 404 male and 397 female learners from diverse local backgrounds. Fully operational and committed to community engagement, the district maintains open communications for parents, prospective families, and educational researchers through its central administration and online resources at lavacapublicschools.k12.ar.us.
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Total Schools
801
Total Students
215.8
Full-Time Teachers
3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White662
Hispanic39
Black1
Asian5
Two or More75
American Indian18
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    662 (82.6%)
  • Two or More
    75 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    18 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
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:3
Students:801*
Teachers (FTE):215.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.7
Schools in LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 3 Schools