MOUNTAINBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
129 HWY. 71 SW
MOUNTAINBURG, AR 72946
338 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mountainburg Elementary School is a public school located in the small community of Mountainburg, Arkansas. As part of the Mountainburg Public School District, the institution serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational education through a supportive and localized learning environment. The school is known for being a focal point of the town, prioritizing a close-knit culture that emphasizes student achievement and community involvement.

The curriculum at Mountainburg Elementary is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering the personal development of its students. By utilizing the district’s official website, parents and community members can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. Because the school is situated in a rural setting, it often plays a vital role in the social and academic life of the community, aiming to provide a robust educational experience that prepares elementary-aged children for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.
338
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    313 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.5%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: MOUNTAINBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)369-2762
Website: http://www.mountainburg.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 338
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
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 43
Gender Ratio