County program record

Lonoke County, Arkansas

7 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Arkansas gifted and talented program requirements

Arkansas requires each district to identify gifted and talented students and provide educational opportunities appropriate to their abilities under state program-approval standards.

What this means for families: Every district must maintain identification procedures and appropriate opportunities, but local program names, referral calendars, grouping, and service schedules differ.

Coverage
K–12 in every school district
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Carlisle School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Lonoke School District

Gifted and Talented Education

WELCOME to the LONOKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM .

How services work: Due to the unique learning abilities and characteristics of gifted and talented students, a differentiated curriculum, designed to challenge and engage the student in higher level learning activities, is necessary to ensure students are not forced into academic underachievement.

How students are identified: · There is much diversity of needs within the identified population.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Cabot Public Schools

Gifted and Advanced Learning

The district recognizes and supports the concept of differentiated curricula for students placed in the gifted and talented program.

How services work: " Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services.

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
England School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Pulaski County Special School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Des Arc Public Schools

Gifted and Talented Education

Des Arc Public Schools publishes an official local page for its Gifted and Talented Education.

How services work: Counseling Services Show submenu for Counseling Services Comprehensive School Counseling Plan Elementary Counseling Services Emergency Resources for Students and Families High School Counselor's Office Gifted and Talented Library Media Centers Show submenu for Library Media Centers High School Elementary Library OPAC School Nurse Student Resources Show submenu for Student Resources .

How students are identified: Emergency Resources for Students and Families HAC High School Course Offerings Online Resources Parental Engagement Return to Learning Plan Modifications Wellness Policy Wellness Committee - Triennial Assessment Report School Board Show submenu for School Board .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. Carlisle School DistrictNCES LEA 0503960
    219.49 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. Lonoke School DistrictNCES LEA 0509060
    190.09 sq miLocal program reviewed
  3. Cabot Public SchoolsNCES LEA 0503750
    180.81 sq miLocal program reviewed
  4. England School DistrictNCES LEA 0505850
    150.74 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 22.65 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. 5.53 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. Des Arc Public SchoolsNCES LEA 0505190
    0.15 sq miLocal program reviewed
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