MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.searcyschools.org

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

McRae Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Searcy, Arkansas, and serves as an integral part of the Searcy School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, McRae Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success within the Searcy educational system and beyond.

In addition to its academic programs, McRae Elementary emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. As part of the broader Searcy School District, the school utilizes the district’s resources and administrative support to implement effective teaching strategies and maintain high standards of excellence. Parents and community members can find further information regarding school events, faculty, and academic initiatives on the district's official website at http://www.searcyschools.org.

445

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	50
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
323 (72.6%)
Hispanic
50 (11.2%)
Two or More
40 (9.0%)
Black
28 (6.3%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
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:	SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)268-3936
Website:	http://www.searcyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 40

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 103