MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 65 Bearkat Drive in Melbourne, Arkansas, the Melbourne School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a remote rural community. Operating across two school campuses, the district provides a complete educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolls a total of 839 students, with a balanced student body comprising 417 female and 422 male learners. Its broad grade coverage allows local families to benefit from a continuous, community-centered learning environment from early childhood education through high school graduation.

The district maintains a strong operational infrastructure to support its student body, utilizing a robust workforce that includes approximately 181 full-time equivalent teachers, 16.5 instructional aides, and nearly 123 support personnel. This comprehensive team of nearly 320 full-time equivalent staff members ensures that students receive attentive instruction, specialized support, and well-maintained facilities despite the district's rural geographic setting. For parents, prospective students, and researchers interested in learning more about the Melbourne School District's academic offerings and administrative services, additional information can be found via their official website at bearkatz.k12.ar.us or by contacting the district directly at (870) 368-7070.
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Total Schools
839
Total Students
180.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White798
Hispanic22
Black3
Asian8
Two or More4
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    798 (95.1%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in MELBOURNE 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:839*
Teachers (FTE):180.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.7
Schools in MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools