Little Rock School District

Established in 1973, Chicot Primary School is an educational institution that serves more than 700 students in pre-kindergarten through grade two. It offers classes in reading, writing, computer technology and reading recovery. The school provides the English as a Second Language program. It maintains a parent-teacher association that holds regular meetings and conferences, as well as promotes children and youth welfare at home and school. The school operates a media center that stocks over 7,000 books, as well as offers a collection of current media, reference resources and periodicals. It additionally provides health care and family assistance programs for its students. The school partners with J A Riggs Tractor Company and Metropolitan National Bank. Chicot Primary School is a part of the Little Rock School District, which serves nearly 26,000 students through approximately 30 elementary, middle and high schools.

Ridgeroad Middle School, located in North Little Rock, Ark., and offers classes to students in grades seven through eight. The school is affiliated with North Little Rock School District, and serves more than 550 students. Its wide range of curriculum includes English, algebra, geometry, science, geography, American and Arkansas history, media, computer and industrial technologies. The school also provides classes in health care and nutrition, fine and performing arts, and physical education. Ridgeroad Middle School also offers special educational programs, such as preschool and after school programs and activities to students with special needs. The school s library houses a wide collection of books, journals, magazines, encyclopedias, computer games and puzzles, and various teaching aids. It has various musical, art clubs, and also has a musical band and a choir. Ridgeroad Middle School s sports activities include martial arts, basketball, football, volleyball, and track and field. It provides counseling, health care and meal services to students.

Lakewood Elementary School is a public educational center that has an enrollment of more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade five. It employs over 25 certified teaching staff members and nearly 10 support personnel. The school conducts classes in math, English, science, social studies, art, music, and health and physical education. Lakewood Elementary School also provides reading recovery, Title I and special education programs. The school additionally participates in various competitions and extracurricular activities, such as Math Olympiad, Math Wars, spelling bee contests and the Young Arkansas Artists Competition. It organizes various enrichment events, such as field trips, writing workshops and art, book and science fairs. Its facilities include a computer laboratory, playground, music room, cafeteria and classrooms. Lakewood Elementary School is located in North Little Rock, Ark., and operates under the North Little Rock School District.