WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org/o/wakefield

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wakefield Elementary School is a public school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, operating under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock School District. Situated at 75 Westminister Drive, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a larger urban school district, Wakefield focuses on academic development and student growth, adhering to the curriculum standards set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining an online presence through the Little Rock School District’s website, the school aims to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. Wakefield Elementary plays an integral role in the neighborhood, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through community engagement and structured classroom instruction.

493

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	183
Black	259
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

Black
259 (52.5%)
Hispanic
183 (37.1%)
White
40 (8.1%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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)447-6600
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org/o/wakefield
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 99

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 74