LAVACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAVACAPUBLICSCHOOLS.K12.AR.US

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lavaca Elementary School, located at 1000 N. Division St. in Lavaca, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local Lavaca Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and foundational learning for students in the early stages of their education. As part of the broader district, it emphasizes community involvement and provides students with the necessary tools to transition successfully into higher grade levels.

The school’s official website, accessible at http://lavacapublicschools.k12.ar.us, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about district-wide updates, academic calendars, and school policies. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, Lavaca Elementary strives to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student population, reflecting the community’s focus on long-term educational success and student well-being.

322

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAVACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	35
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (84.5%)
Two or More
35 (10.9%)
American Indian
8 (2.5%)
Hispanic
5 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	LAVACA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)377-1232
Website:	http://LAVACAPUBLICSCHOOLS.K12.AR.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 54

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50