Pea Ridge School District

781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,361 students in Pea Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pea Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,361 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Pea Ridge School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#50 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pea Ridge   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pea Ridge   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.
42%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pea Ridge   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.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pea Ridge   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.59
# American Indian Students
39 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
37 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
2%
20%
# White Students
2,034 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
86%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
183
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
164
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,797 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pea Ridge   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
$30 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Pea Ridge   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
$11,778
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pea Ridge   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
$12,797
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pea Ridge   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 Pea Ridge School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pea Ridge Junior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-1916
Grades: 7-9
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Pea Ridge Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1391 Weston St
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-0620
Grades: 5-7
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
Math: 50% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1536 N Davis
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8183
Grades: 3-4
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Pea Ridge High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8182
Grades: 10-12
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
1411 Weston St
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8183
Grades: PK-2
| 560 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pea Ridge School District?
Pea Ridge School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,361 students.
What is the rank of Pea Ridge School District?
Pea Ridge School District is ranked #52 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pea Ridge School District?
86% of Pea Ridge School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pea Ridge School District?
Pea Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Pea Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,797 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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