SIDNEY DEENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.searcyschools.org

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Sidney Deener Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Searcy, Arkansas, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Searcy School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district’s framework.

As part of the Searcy School District, the institution emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state educational standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. The school utilizes its official district website to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. Located on Cloverdale Boulevard, Sidney Deener Elementary functions as a key component of the city’s commitment to public education, aiming to support student success through dedicated instruction and community engagement.

421

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIDNEY DEENER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	52
Black	86
Asian	10
Two or More	56

White
217 (51.5%)
Black
86 (20.4%)
Two or More
56 (13.3%)
Hispanic
52 (12.4%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)

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:	SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)268-3850
Website:	http://www.searcyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 100

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 79