GREENE CTY TECH PRIMARY SCHOOL

1300 SOUTH ROCKINGCHAIR ROAD
PARAGOULD, AR 72450

www.gctsd.k12.ar.us

710 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Greene County Tech Primary School, located at 1300 S. Rockingchair in Paragould, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greene County Tech School District. The school is dedicated to early childhood development, focusing on establishing strong academic and social-emotional skills for its youngest learners. As part of a larger district known for its community involvement and commitment to student growth, the Primary School provides a structured, supportive environment designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary education.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing resources and curriculum standards consistent with Arkansas state educational goals. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and the local community, Greene County Tech Primary strives to ensure that every student builds a solid base for future academic success. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendar updates, or administrative contact, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.gctsd.k12.ar.us.

710

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREENE CTY TECH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	653
Hispanic	17
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
653 (92.0%)
Hispanic
17 (2.4%)
Black
17 (2.4%)
Two or More
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (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:	GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)236-6439
Website:	http://www.gctsd.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 216

Kindergarten 234

Grade 1 259

Grade 2 1