MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1200 RESERVOIR ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207

www.lrsd.org/o/mcdermott

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McDermott Elementary School is a public school located in the western area of Little Rock, Arkansas, and operates as part of the Little Rock School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive environment for young learners. As part of a larger urban school district, McDermott Elementary works to implement standardized curriculum goals while providing resources tailored to the needs of its elementary-aged students.

The school emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility, utilizing its location on Reservoir Road to serve families in the 72207 area. Prospective parents or community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information, school calendars, and contact information through the official Little Rock School District website at [http://www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org).

254

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	21
Black	186
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
186 (73.2%)
White
32 (12.6%)
Hispanic
21 (8.3%)
Two or More
8 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-5500
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org/o/mcdermott
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43