MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction MELBOURNE, AR Grades PK–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (77.1)
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MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MELBOURNE, AR 72556
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (77.1)
458
Students
36.0
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(870)368-4365
Phone
http://bearkatz.k12.ar.us
Website

MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT district in MELBOURNE, ARKANSAS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 458 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arkansas Elementary School Average
Enrollment
458.0
State avg: 426.0
▲ 8% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.73:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 20% better
Free Lunch %
51.7%
State avg: 71.2%
▼ 27% better
School Details
School Name
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
050972000710
State School ID
AR-3302000-3302005
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
200 BEARKAT DRIVE
City
MELBOURNE
State
Arkansas
ZIP Code
72556
County
Izard County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
0501
State Leg. Upper
05023
State Leg. Lower
05027
Latitude
36.06835
Longitude
-91.83459
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
458
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 237 51.7%
Not Applicable 46 10%
District Info
District Name
MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
0509720
State LEA ID
AR-3302000
Phone
(870)368-7070
Website
http://bearkatz.k12.ar.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
MELBOURNE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$11,650K
Federal Revenue
$2,282K
State Revenue
$5,360K
Local Revenue
$4,008K
Total Expenditure
$11,014K
Instruction Exp.
$6,195K
Support Services
$3,697K
Other Current Exp.
$628K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL
MELBOURNE · High
0.1 mi
2
OZARKA COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTER
MELBOURNE · High
3.6 mi
3
IZARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIOLET HILL · Elementary
6.1 mi
4
IZARD COUNTY CONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
BROCKWELL · Middle
7.8 mi
5
IZARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL
BROCKWELL · High
7.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
458 students are enrolled at MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 36.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 06.
Is MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $24,048,035 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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