For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,177 students in 71730, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR are Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71730 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71730, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71730, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Parkers Chapel Road
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N College
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Mlk Jr. Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
Gr: 5-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Barton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Faulkner
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Yocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 South College
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR include Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71730?
6 public elementary schools are located in 71730.
What is the racial composition of students in 71730?
71730 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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