FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Faulk Elementary School, located at 908 Vanderbilt in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the West Memphis School District. As a primary school, it focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional development. The school operates under the mission of the district to provide equitable learning opportunities that prepare students for future academic success.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework, which allows it to leverage shared resources, professional development for staff, and district-wide educational initiatives. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at [wmsd.net](http://wmsd.net). By prioritizing a supportive and structured environment, Faulk Elementary aims to foster a positive school culture where students can grow, learn, and engage with their peers and educators effectively.

523

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	10
Black	502
Two or More	5

Black
502 (96.0%)
Hispanic
10 (1.9%)
White
6 (1.1%)
Two or More
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:	WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)735-5252
Website:	http://wmsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	523
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 69

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 63