JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT
800 OLD HWY 70 WEST
DIERKS, AR 71833
288 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Jo Ann Walters Elementary School is located in Dierks, Arkansas, and serves as the primary elementary education facility for the Dierks School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for children in the community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student development. As a cornerstone of the Dierks community, the school works closely with local families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle and high school levels.

The school operates under the broader Dierks Public Schools umbrella, which emphasizes small-town values and a dedicated approach to student achievement. Through its website, the district maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates on school activities. Located on Old Highway 70, the school represents the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to the youth of Sevier and Howard counties.
288
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    233 (80.9%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (13.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.5%)
  • Black
    2 (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: DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)286-2015
Website: http://www.dierksschools.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 228
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 35
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 43
Gender Ratio