DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1300 WEST SECOND PLACE
RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72801

dwight.rsdk12.net

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Dwight Elementary School is a public school located in Russellville, Arkansas, serving students within the Russellville School District. The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Dwight Elementary integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, staff, and families work together to foster a positive school culture. By offering a range of extracurricular opportunities and academic support programs, Dwight Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. For parents and community members interested in more detailed information regarding curriculum, school calendar, or administrative policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official Russellville School District website.

234

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	67
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	20

White
129 (55.1%)
Hispanic
67 (28.6%)
Two or More
20 (8.5%)
Asian
10 (4.3%)
Black
8 (3.4%)

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:	RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)968-3967
Website:	http://dwight.rsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 38

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 33