SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

402 DEE JAY HUDSON DRIVE
SHERWOOD, AR 72120

www.pcssd.org

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sylvan Hills Elementary School, located at 402 Dee Jay Hudson Dr. in Sherwood, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the larger PCSSD network, the school aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, Sylvan Hills Elementary plays an active role in the Sherwood community, encouraging collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school focuses on building a strong community spirit while ensuring that students have access to the tools and technology necessary for modern learning. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Pulaski County Special School District website at [www.pcssd.org](http://www.pcssd.org).

516

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	37
Black	234
Asian	14
Two or More	41
American Indian	5

Black
234 (45.3%)
White
185 (35.9%)
Two or More
41 (7.9%)
Hispanic
37 (7.2%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

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:	PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)833-1140
Website:	http://www.pcssd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 21

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 85