ARP EL

home.arpisd.org

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arp Elementary School is a public school located in Arp, Texas, serving as a foundational campus within the Arp Independent School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a supportive and focused learning environment for its young students. By prioritizing academic growth and character development, the campus works to prepare children for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Arp, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including district policies, campus calendars, and academic tools. As part of the Arp ISD, the elementary school strives to maintain a standard of excellence that reflects the district’s overall commitment to providing a comprehensive education in a safe and nurturing environment.

455

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARP EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	85
Black	55
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
285 (62.6%)
Hispanic
85 (18.7%)
Black
55 (12.1%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARP ISD
Phone:	(903)859-4650
Website:	http://home.arpisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 37

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 73