Arrie Goforth Elementary School in Norfork, Arkansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Arrie Goforth Elementary School is a rural public school in Norfork, Arkansas that is part of Norfork School District. It serves 258 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

258 Students

22 Teachers

161 Mildred Simpson Dr

Norfork, AR 72658 View local requests

http://panthers.k12.ar.us

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Arrie Goforth Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Hughes

Mrs. Morrell

Mrs. Teegarden

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Arrie Goforth Elementary School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Arrie Goforth Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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