CHENAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.pcssd.org

448 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chenal Elementary School is a public school serving students in the West Little Rock area as part of the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD). Located on Denny Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children. As part of a large, diverse district, the school benefits from the broader resources, administrative support, and standardized curriculum provided by PCSSD, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a structured environment that emphasizes core subjects and fundamental skills.

The school is situated in a growing suburban community, often reflecting the demographic and educational priorities of the Little Rock outskirts. Families choosing Chenal Elementary typically value its integration into the district’s comprehensive school system, which offers various extracurricular programs, special education services, and community-focused initiatives. Parents and prospective residents interested in current academic performance ratings, school-specific events, or district-wide updates can find detailed information through the official Pulaski County Special School District website.

448

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHENAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	41
Black	84
Asian	61
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
218 (48.7%)
Black
84 (18.8%)
Asian
61 (13.6%)
Hispanic
41 (9.2%)
Two or More
39 (8.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)821-7450
Website:	http://www.pcssd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 82