WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
508 E FREE
WALNUT RIDGE, AR 72476
630 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Walnut Ridge Elementary School, located at 508 E Free St in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, is a key component of the Lawrence County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of a rural school district, it plays a vital role in providing foundational education to children in the region, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Lawrence County School District, which emphasizes community involvement and the steady improvement of educational outcomes. Families and community members interested in specific programming, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment information can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.lcsd.k12.ar.us. By maintaining strong communication with parents and utilizing district resources, Walnut Ridge Elementary strives to provide a stable and supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local student population.
630
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    565 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.3%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)886-3482
Website: http://www.bobcats.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 277
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 108

* 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 60
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 75
Grade 6 79
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HOXIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 Students
602 SW HARTIGAN
HOXIE, AR 72433 (1.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th