At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 407
511
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
95%+23.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
WALDRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in WALDRON, Arkansas. The school enrolls 511 students. It is part of the WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictWALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5127
CityWALDRON
ZIP72958
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID051368001120
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment511
White82.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.3%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
82.0%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
0.3%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.