GREENE CTY TECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5203 WEST KINGSHIGHWAY
PARAGOULD, AR 72450

www.gctsd.k12.ar.us

501 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Greene County Tech Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Paragould, Arkansas. As part of the Greene County Tech School District, the elementary school serves a local student population with a commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. The school focuses on core curriculum development while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, community involvement, and preparation for future academic success within the district’s secondary levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Greene County Tech School District, which emphasizes technology integration, student engagement, and excellence in education. By utilizing its location on West Kingshighway, the school functions as a central hub for young learners in the Paragould area. Families and community members can access additional information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources through the official district website at http://www.gctsd.k12.ar.us.

501

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREENE CTY TECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	20
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
451 (90.0%)
Hispanic
20 (4.0%)
Black
15 (3.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)215-4430
Website:	http://www.gctsd.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 3

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 230

Grade 3 262

Grade 4 3

Grade 6 1