What grades does POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL serve?

POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the POCAHONTAS area.

Where is POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL located?

POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL is a town school in POCAHONTAS, AR.

What is the student-teacher ratio at POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL is 19.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in POCAHONTAS, AR?

Schools in POCAHONTAS include POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEM. SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the POCAHONTAS area.

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Pocahontas Upper Elementary School School — School Calendar 2026-27

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POCAHONTAS, AR 72455

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

Early Release @ 1:45half_dayDistrict-wide

Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.

Sep

Wed

Early Release @ 1:45half_dayDistrict-wide

Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.

Oct

Wed

Early Release @ 1:45half_dayDistrict-wide

Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.

Oct

Thu

Parent/Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

School will dismiss at 1:30 for all students

Oct

Fri

No School (Teacher Flex Day)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Fall Break (No School)BreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

4–6

Enrollment

432

Student:Teacher

19.6:1

Locale

Town

District

POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

71.3%

Phone

(870)892-4573

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

23%

16th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

33%

44th percentile in AR

Chronic Absenteeism

45.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

39 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1

Near average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

443

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

1.8

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,423

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,411

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,811

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 50%Local 29%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

35.2%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

7.4%

Uninsured residents

12.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

373

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

273

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

63%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

82 (30%)

Intellectual Disability

55 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

46 (17%)

Specific Learning Disability

40 (15%)

Autism

33 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

4 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

402

Current enrollment

Declining(-41% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Early Release @ 1:45

Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.

half_day

Wed, Sep 30, 2026

Early Release @ 1:45

Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.

half_day

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Early Release @ 1:45

Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT. Pocahontas Upper Elementary School School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences District-wide School will dismiss at 1:30 for all students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	No School (Teacher Flex Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Fall Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break 11.23 - 11.27District-wide School will resume Monday, November 30th	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break 12.21 - 1.1District-wide School will resume Wednesday, January 6th	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Flex Day (No School)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Professional Development (No School)District-wide Check the school calendar for the scheduled date.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences District-wide School will dismiss at 1:30 for all students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Teacher Flex Day (No School)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break 3.22 - 3.26District-wide School will resume Monday, March 29th	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Early Release @ 1:45District-wide Students who are not able to leave for early release, will remain supervised on campus until the normal dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—