Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parkers Chapel Elem. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkers Chapel Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Parkers Chapel Elem. School's student population of 507 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkers Chapel Elem. School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkers Chapel Elem. School is 0.27, 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
#71 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
7%
20%
White
85%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkers Chapel Elem. School's ranking?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School is ranked #71 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Parkers Chapel Elem. School often compared to?
Parkers Chapel Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Junction City Elem. School, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Norphlet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Parkers Chapel Elem. School?
507 students attend Parkers Chapel Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Parkers Chapel Elem. School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkers Chapel Elem. School?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkers Chapel Elem. School offer ?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Parkers Chapel Elem. School part of?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School is part of Parkers Chapel School District.
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