What grades does SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in SHIRLEY, AR. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at SHIRLEY, AR in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What schools are in SHIRLEY, AR?

SHIRLEY, AR is served by the local school district. SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Shirley Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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SHIRLEY, AR 72153

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Student Holiday/Site CollaborationHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Veterans Day HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for StudentsEventDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

181

Student:Teacher

12.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

SHIRLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.5%

Phone

(501)518-2223

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

10-14%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Chronic Absenteeism

27.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9:1

Better than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

316

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

94% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Nurses

0.0099999998

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,013

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,451

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,712

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 25%Local 52%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

34.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

9.3%

Uninsured residents

16.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

30%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

16 (30%)

Specific Learning Disability

13 (24%)

Autism

10 (19%)

Intellectual Disability

7 (13%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

169

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Student Holiday/Site Collaboration

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Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day Holiday

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Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in SHIRLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Shirley Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Student Holiday/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Break	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for StudentsDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Second Semester BeginsDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Distance Learning/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Student Holiday/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of Semester - 1/2 Day for StudentsDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	High School Graduation District-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Post-Planning/Site CollaborationDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day HolidayDistrict-wide For the full calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar	Holiday	—