DEWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1718 S GRANDVIEW
DEWITT, AR 72042
518 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
DeWitt Elementary School, located at 1718 S. Grandview Dr. in DeWitt, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeWitt School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its young students, the school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, community-oriented environment. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the staff aims to prepare students for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

As part of a smaller school district, DeWitt Elementary benefits from a close-knit culture that emphasizes strong communication between educators, students, and families. The school typically provides a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to develop well-rounded students. For those interested in current events, specific academic programs, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s website at [http://dewittschooldistrict.net](http://dewittschooldistrict.net).
518
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    382 (73.7%)
  • Black
    71 (13.7%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    31 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    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: DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)946-4651
Website: http://www.dewittdragons.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 245
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 76

* 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 81
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 58
Gender Ratio