IMBODEN AREA CHARTER SCHOOL

IMBODEN CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
605 W. THIRD ST
IMBODEN, AR 72434
Charter School 70 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Imboden Area Charter School (IACS) is a public charter school located in Imboden, Arkansas, serving students in grades K-8. As a community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small-school environment to provide individualized instruction that caters to the specific academic and social needs of each student. By operating as a charter, the school maintains the flexibility to implement unique teaching strategies while remaining committed to the state’s core educational standards.

The school is noted for fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning process. Its curriculum focuses on foundational academic excellence, character development, and creating a sense of community responsibility. For families in the Imboden area, IACS serves as an alternative to traditional district schools, offering a smaller, more intimate setting that aims to ensure every child receives the attention necessary to succeed academically and grow personally.
70
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (94.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: IMBODEN CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)869-3015
Website: http://www.imbodencharter.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
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
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT
456 Students
2 GREYHOUND CIR.
IMBODEN, AR 72434 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th