BOBBY BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

430 BALL PARK RD
MOUNT IDA, AR 71957

218 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mount Ida Elementary School, located at 430 Ball Park Rd in Mount Ida, Arkansas, serves as a central hub for primary education in the local community. As part of the Mount Ida School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and the personal development of its students. The facility is situated within a close-knit rural setting, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality instruction and individualized attention to children in the Montgomery County area.

The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, focusing on core subjects while integrating essential social and developmental skills. By maintaining a connection to the broader district mission, Mount Ida Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into secondary education. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative contact information can find further resources through their official website at http://www.mountidaschools.com.

218

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOBBY BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	7
Two or More	9

White
202 (92.7%)
Two or More
9 (4.1%)
Hispanic
7 (3.2%)

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:	MOUNT IDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)867-2661
Website:	http://mountidaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
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

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 38