WM. JEFFERSON CLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
601 LAKESHORE DRIVE
HOPE, AR 71801
929 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School, located at 601 Lakeshore Drive in Hope, Arkansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Hope Public Schools district. Dedicated to the foundational education of its students, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment tailored to early childhood and elementary development. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success both within the district and beyond.

As an integral part of the Hope Public Schools community, the institution reflects the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities and fostering a sense of civic responsibility. Through its partnership with families and the local community, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary strives to maintain high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential during their formative years. For more information regarding school policies, academic programs, and district news, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [hpsdistrict.org](http://hpsdistrict.org).
929
Total Students
52.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    407 (43.8%)
  • Hispanic
    313 (33.7%)
  • White
    160 (17.2%)
  • Two or More
    46 (5.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
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: HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)722-2723
Website: http://hpsdistrict.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 929
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 929
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 133
Kindergarten 176
Grade 1 142
Grade 2 166
Grade 3 147
Grade 4 162
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SPRING HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT
348 Students
633 HWY 355 WEST
HOPE, AR 71801 (7.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th