RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
700 MAIN STREET
RISON, AR 71665
427 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Rison Elementary School, located at 700 Main Street in Rison, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Cleveland County School District. As a primary institution for the area, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grades, fostering an environment aimed at developing both core literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the social-emotional growth of its pupils.

The school is part of the broader Rison School District, which emphasizes community involvement and the preparation of students for success in their middle and high school years. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a key fixture of Rison, the elementary school remains committed to the academic advancement and well-being of the local student population.
427
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (71.9%)
  • Black
    81 (19.0%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    12 (2.8%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)325-6894
Website: http://www.rison.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 79
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
289 Students
6760 HWY. 63
RISON, AR 71665 (8.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th