Arkadelphia School District

700 Clinton Street Bldg. 3
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Arkadelphia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,922 students in Arkadelphia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Arkadelphia School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,922 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Arkadelphia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#173 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Arkadelphia   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkadelphia   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkadelphia   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Arkadelphia   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
695 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
36%
20%
# White Students
970 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
51%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
93
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
119
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,690 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Arkadelphia   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Arkadelphia   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,610
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Arkadelphia   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,690
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Arkadelphia   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Arkadelphia School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goza Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Caddo St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Peake Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 Pine St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Grades: 3-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Arkadelphia High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 High School Rd
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-7373
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Grades: PK-2
| 504 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arkadelphia School District?
Arkadelphia School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,922 students.
What is the rank of Arkadelphia School District?
Arkadelphia School District is ranked #175 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arkadelphia School District?
51% of Arkadelphia School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arkadelphia School District?
Arkadelphia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Arkadelphia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,690 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,922 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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