Pocahontas Elementary School

1707 Highland
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pocahontas Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
639 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pocahontas Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
80%
59%
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Hawaiian
12%
1%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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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 Pocahontas Elementary School?
639 students attend Pocahontas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pocahontas Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontas Elementary School?
Pocahontas Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Elementary School offer ?
Pocahontas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Pocahontas Elementary School part of?
Pocahontas Elementary School is part of Pocahontas School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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