ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.almasd.net

704 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Alma Primary School is a dedicated educational institution located at 1600 Hwy 64 E in Alma, Arkansas. As part of the Alma School District, the school serves as a foundational learning environment for the community's youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood and primary education. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive atmosphere that prepares children for success as they transition through their early formative years.

Operated under the broader umbrella of the Alma School District, the primary school emphasizes a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and important administrative information through the district’s official website at http://www.AlmaSD.net. Through its emphasis on student-centered instruction and community involvement, Alma Primary School strives to provide a safe and effective learning environment for the families of Alma.

704

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	44
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	83
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
549 (78.0%)
Two or More
83 (11.8%)
Hispanic
44 (6.2%)
American Indian
12 (1.7%)
Black
9 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)632-5100
Website:	http://www.almasd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 233

Grade 1 202

Grade 2 229