RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY
BENTON, AR 72019

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ringgold Elementary School is a public school located in Benton, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Benton School District. Situated at 536 River Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for young learners within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Benton School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and preparing students for future success through a supportive and structured learning environment.

As a component of the Benton school system, Ringgold Elementary focuses on core curriculum development while fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and parents. The school utilizes the district's centralized resources to provide students with the necessary tools for elementary education, including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information, contact details, and district-wide updates on the official website at [bentonschools.org](http://bentonschools.org).

511

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	83
Black	96
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
288 (56.4%)
Black
96 (18.8%)
Hispanic
83 (16.2%)
Two or More
41 (8.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)778-3500
Website:	http://bentonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 77

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 91