POCAHONTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
2864 THOMASVILLE
POCAHONTAS, AR 72455
703 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Alma Spikes Elementary School is a public primary school located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, serving as a foundational part of the Pocahontas Public School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its young students, emphasizing early childhood development and the establishment of strong academic habits. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, the school strives to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Alma Spikes Elementary maintains strong ties to the families of Pocahontas, encouraging parental involvement and clear communication between home and school. The campus environment is designed to be safe and encouraging, utilizing a variety of instructional methods to meet the diverse learning needs of its students. With a focus on both character building and academic achievement, the school remains a key pillar in the local educational landscape, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality public education to the youth of Randolph County.
703
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    545 (77.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    87 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (4.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • 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: POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)892-4573
Website: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 407
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 117

* 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 60
Kindergarten 151
Grade 1 167
Grade 2 171
Grade 3 154
Gender Ratio