George Elementary School, Springdale, AR (2026 List)

About GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

There are students in grades K–5 at George Elementary School in Springdale, Arkansas. It is a public school. The school has about 636 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which means that the classes are bigger than the state average. The school has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on basic reading and math skills. About 39% of students are good at math and 33% are good at reading and language arts, which shows where they need to improve along with their core skills. The student body is very diverse; about 87% of the students are from minority backgrounds, mostly Hispanic, but also from other racial and ethnic groups. The amount of money each student gets is in line with the average for public schools in the area. This money goes toward teaching materials and student programs. George Elementary is in a residential area of Springdale, and it benefits from families and the community being involved. The school is welcoming and place to learn, with a focus on subjects and chances for students to keep growing.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 33%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 33% in Reading.

34

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

636

Total Students

$60887

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.05%

Asian 1.42%

Hispanic 64.78%

Black 2.36%

Two+ Races 2.67%

Native Am. 0.31%

White

13.05%

Asian

1.42%

Hispanic

64.78%

Black

2.36%

Two+ Races

2.67%

Native Am.

0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 636

48.27%

307 Female

51.73%

329 Male

Student Population

636 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

636 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

2878 S POWELL, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72764

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Phone

(479) 750-8710

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Website

http://www.sdale.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This school year, George Elementary School in Springdale is getting a lot of good press for its renewed focus on student growth and family involvement. School leaders recently highlighted improvements in classroom engagement following the introduction of interactive teaching strategies aimed at strengthening reading and math foundations in the early grades. Teachers say that hands-on activities and small-group lessons are helping students stay interested in and confident in what they are learning.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any after-school activities at George Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, do art, music, and seasonal sports.

Q2. Do you have programs for English Language Learners (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, the school offers ELL support to help students improve their English skills.

Q3. Does George Elementary School offer services for special needs students?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements can get individualized special education programs.

Q4. Can parents get involved at the school?

Ans. Yes, the school has community events, family nights, and parent-teacher conferences.

Q5. Is there a library or media center at George Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has a library with books, digital resources, and programs that help students read.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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