OAKLAWN STEM MAGNET SCHOOL

525 HAMMOND LANE
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

www.hssd.net

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gardner Magnet School, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a key component of the Hot Springs School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized academic programs that draw students from across the district, often focusing on unique curriculum themes or teaching methodologies meant to enhance student engagement and academic achievement. The school serves as a foundational environment for elementary-aged children, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to learning that balances core academic standards with enrichment opportunities.

The school’s commitment to academic excellence is supported by the broader Hot Springs School District’s mission to provide equitable and innovative learning experiences for its students. By fostering a collaborative environment, Gardner Magnet encourages family involvement and community participation to support the growth and success of its student body. For parents and community members, the school represents a structured and goal-oriented educational setting aimed at preparing young learners for their future academic transitions.

452

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAKLAWN STEM MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	97
Black	141
Asian	5
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
164 (36.3%)
Black
141 (31.2%)
Hispanic
97 (21.5%)
Two or More
44 (9.7%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
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:	HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)620-7822
Website:	http://www.hssd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
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 14

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 75