At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
150
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
DERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in DERMOTT, Arkansas. The school enrolls 150 students. It is part of the DERMOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
150 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDERMOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5017
CityDERMOTT
ZIP71638
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050517000238
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment150
White1.3%
Hispanic / Latino0.7%
Black / African American97.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.3%
Hispanic
0.7%
Black
97.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.