DERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DERMOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT
525 EAST SPEEDWAY STREET
DERMOTT, AR 71638
150 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Dermott Elementary School is a public school located in Dermott, Arkansas, serving as a foundational part of the Dermott School District. Situated on E. Speedway St., the school focuses on providing core educational instruction to children in the local community, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development. As a small-town educational institution, it plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to support the academic growth and personal development of students during their formative years.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Dermott School District, which is committed to preparing its student body for future educational success. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains a line of communication with parents and community members regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. As with many schools in the region, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of the Dermott community.
150
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    146 (97.3%)
  • White
    2 (1.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7%)
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: DERMOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)538-1010
Website: http://www.dermott.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 10
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
547 Students
409 OAK STREET
MCGEHEE, AR 71654 (7.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th