Paragould Primary School serves 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragould Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paragould Primary School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paragould Primary School is 0.40, 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
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
9%
20%
White
77%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Paragould Primary School often compared to?
Paragould Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene Cty Tech Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Paragould Primary School?
653 students attend Paragould Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paragould Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragould Primary School?
Paragould Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paragould Primary School offer ?
Paragould Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Paragould Primary School part of?
Paragould Primary School is part of Paragould School District.
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