Arnold Mill Elementary opened its doors on August 23, 1996 with an enrollment of 928 students which comprised of students from these former schools; Johnston, Little River, and Mountain Road Elementary. It envisions a collaborative community dedicated to developing responsible, independent, lifelong learners who are on a journey to success. The sixty-six classrooms and rooms for support personnel are contained under one roof. All the classrooms are cable ready for multi media computers and television/VCR components. The Media Center is centrally located and offers a state of the art book check out system and computerized card catalog. There is a large indoor gymnasium for Physical Education classes and a cafeteria which includes a stage with a lighting and sound system for presentations.