Alma Primary School serves 737 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alma Primary School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alma Primary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alma Primary School?
737 students attend Alma Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alma Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Primary School?
Alma Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma Primary School offer ?
Alma Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Alma Primary School part of?
Alma Primary School is part of Alma School District.
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