Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dardanelle Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dardanelle Primary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dardanelle Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardanelle Primary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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
What is Dardanelle Primary School's ranking?
Dardanelle Primary School is ranked #479 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dardanelle Primary School often compared to?
Dardanelle Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dardanelle Intermediate School, Two Rivers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Primary School?
610 students attend Dardanelle Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dardanelle Primary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dardanelle Primary School?
Dardanelle Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Primary School offer ?
Dardanelle Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dardanelle Primary School part of?
Dardanelle Primary School is part of Dardanelle School District.
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