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Arkansas Childrens University

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–4

Harrison, AR

400 E Hwy 43, Harrison, AR 72601

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Harrison
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

In Harrison, Arkansas, Arkansas Childrens University is a special education school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 16 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 33% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 156 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
16
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
156 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    12’17–1815’19–2018’21–2216’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K3
    14
    23
    32
    44

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Arkansas Childrens University whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Arkansas Childrens University

    What grades does Arkansas Childrens University serve?

    Arkansas Childrens University serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Arkansas Childrens University?

    About 16 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Arkansas Childrens University?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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