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Johnson County School Districts

CLARKSVILLE
LAMAR
OARK
WESTSIDE

Clarksville School District
has five school complexes that serve approximately 2400 students kindergarten through the twelfth grade: Clarksville Primary, Pyron Elementary, Kraus Middle, Clarksville Junior High and Clarksville High School. The North Central Association has accredited Clarksville Junior and Senior High Schools. The teacher/pupil ratio is sixteen students to one teacher. Clarksville receives above average ratings from students who take the ACT with about two out of three students going on to college and other forms of post-secondary education.
Clarksville Primary (kindergarten and first grade), the newest facility in the district, opened its doors in the fall of 2000. Principal Steve Ziegler has implemented the Smart Start program, a program based on the premise that all students will be given every opportunity to succeed in their education and which allows teachers to use their creativity and teaching styles. Pyron Elementary (second through fourth grades) participates in the Smart Start and the Accelerated Reader Program, a program that encourages reading to earn points toward prizes. Principal Jan Spanke has a volunteer program that includes parents and local business people. Also an outstanding Parent Teacher Organization provides funding for special programs. Kraus Middle (fifth and sixth grades) Principal Janice Price encourages learning through social interaction where classes rotate between teachers. Kraus received the Shannon Wright Award in the 2002-03 School year, naming them the # 1 Middle School in the state. Clarksville Junior High (seventh through ninth grades), Principal Paul "Bo" Dean and faculty prepare students for leadership and today's technology. Students are also introduced to the Career Orientation and Arkansas Scholars Program to set them on the right path to a great future. Clarksville High School (tenth through twelfth), Principal Steven Wyatt, stays abreast of current technological trends with students utilizing computers in sixteen classes. The district has also created the EAST Lab (Environmental and Spatial Technology) course developed to increase the student's experience in traditional courses by providing opportunities to use a critical thinking and hands on approach. Clarksville School District Superintendent is Don Johnston.

Web Site:http://panthernet.wsc.k12.ar.us

The Lamar School District encompasses 300 square miles of Eastern Johnson County and a small portion of Western Pope County. Superintendent Dennis Meins and staff members serve approximately 1100 students kindergarten through the twelfth grade. The teacher/pupil ratio is fifteen students to one teacher. Lamar received above average ratings on standardized achievement test, 58% of the student's score above the 50th percentile and 30% score above the 75th percentile on their Annual Report Card published by the State Department of Education.
Web Site:
http://www.lamarwarriors.org

Oark School District his located in Northern Johnson County and serves approximately 165 students (kindergarten through twelfth grade). Oark's facilities are nestled in the Ozark Mountains, one of the most beautiful areas of Johnson County. Superintendent Charles Archer and a staff of 34 are able to give more individual attention due to the low teacher/pupil ratio (1:7). All classrooms are equipped with computers with access to the Internet.

Westside School District is located in an agricultural region of Western Johnson County. Under Superintendent Roy Hester and a staff support of over 80, students are introduced to programs based on agriculture in addition to a strong core curriculum where hands-on activities are encouraged. Students at Westside Elementary begin each day with "Rise & Shine" assemblies to boost the student's self-esteem and the Accelerated Reading Program.

Clarksville School District #17
Mr. Don Johnston, Superintendent
1701 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-8454

Clarksville Primary School
Steve Ziegler, Principal
2023 Clark Rd.
Clarksville, AR. 72830
(479) 979-6000


Pyron Elementary School

Jan Spanke, Principal
1903 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR. 72830
(479) 705-3256


Kraus Elementary School
Janice Price, Principal
1901 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-7734


Clarksville Jr. High School
Paul Dean, Principal
1801 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3224


Clarksville High School
Steven Wyatt, Principal
1701 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3212



Lamar School District #39
Mr. Dennis Meins, Superintendent
301 Elberta
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3907


Lamar Elementary School
Pam Terry, Principal
301 Elberta
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363


Lamar Middle School
Johnna Kenner, Principal
301 Elberta
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511


Lamar High School
Mary Jean Nordin, Principal
301 Elberta
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344



Oark School District #7
Mr. Charles Archer, Superintendent
General Delivery
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337


Oark Elementary School
Patricia Patterson, Principal
General Delivery
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337


Oark High School
Glenn Cole, Principal
General Delivery
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337


Westside School District #40
Mr. Roy Hester, Superintendent
PO Box 189
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171


Westside High School
John Burke, Principal
P.O. Box 189
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171


Westside Elementary School

Deborah Denning, Principal
P.O. Box 189
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1088



New Life Christian Academy

Dr. Jack E. Glaze, Superintendent
2514 W. Main Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-7977


New Life Christian Academy

Heather Thompson, Principal
2514 W. Main Street
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-7977


Forrester-Davis Center for Developmentally Disabled

Joy Wilson, Administrator/Director
1000 Buchanan St.
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 754-6210

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Clarksville
Lamar
Oark
Westside

District Rating

NCA
State Accredited
A
A

Size of District

113 Miles
300 Miles
232 Miles
85 Miles

Enrollment

2,240
1,107
170
586

School Year

9 Months
9 Months
9 Months
9 Months

Operating Budget

10.5 Million
4.6 Million
Unavailable
$3.2 Million

Operating Cost/Pupil

$5,737
$6,239
$8,588
$6,188

Bonded Debt

$10.5 Million
$4.6 Million
$36,852
$77,482

Teacher/Pupil Ratio

1:16
1:15
1:7
1:13

Completely Cerfified

100%
95.3%
95.8%
96.2%

Masters Degree

39
31
29
32

2001-2002 Report Card

Indicator

Clarksville
Lamar
Oark
Westside
State
Avg.

Dropout Rate (7-12)

5.5%
3.6%
0%
0.7%
3.7%

Attendance Rate

95%
93.3%
92%
94.3%
94.4%

Completion Rate (9-12)

77.7%
85%
87.5%
90.6%
81.6%

Avg. Teacher's Salary

$41,905
$34,039
$27,365
$35,264
$39,266

Percent Taking ACT- Seniors

64.3%
60.3%
58.3%
17.1%
59.9%

Avg. ACT Score- Last Test Taken

21.1
21.9
19.4
17.2
20.3

Scholarship ACT- Composite

70.7%
71.1%
57.1%
20.4%
60.8%

Score of 19 or above

Public College Remediation

53.8%
40%
33.3%
30.8%
46.6%

Athletic Expense per Adm

$75
$79
$37
$70
$66

Criterion Referenced Test

Clarksville
Lamar
Oark
Westside

Fall 1996

Lit.
Math
Lit.
Math
Lit.
Math
Lit.
Math

Below Proficiency

9.1%
18%
12%
46%
8%