ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
1323 FOSTER DRIVE
ASHDOWN, AR 71822
621 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview

ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized public educational campus located in ASHDOWN, AR. Administered by ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 621 enrolled students across grades KG through 05.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 34.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 72.6% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 345 students qualified for free lunch and 106 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1323 FOSTER DRIVE in ASHDOWN, AR 71822, ASHDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves families zoned within the ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

621
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    365 (58.8%)
  • Black
    156 (25.1%)
  • Two or More
    62 (10.0%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
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: ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)898-3711
Website: http://www.ashdownschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 345
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 106

* 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
Kindergarten 116
Grade 1 99
Grade 2 107
Grade 3 111
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 99
Gender Ratio