MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 BEARKAT DRIVE
MELBOURNE, AR 72556
458 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Melbourne Elementary School, located at 303 School Drive in Melbourne, Arkansas, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community. As a key component of the Melbourne School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its young students. The school operates under the mascot of the "Bearkatz," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community pride that permeates the district.

The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development, Melbourne Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the school maintains an official web presence at http://bearkatz.k12.ar.us.
458
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    437 (95.4%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Black
    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: MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)368-4365
Website: http://bearkatz.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 68

* 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 77
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 71
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
IZARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IZARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
286 Students
5555 EAST AR 56
VIOLET HILL, AR 72584 (6.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th