For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,524 students in 71730, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR are Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elem. 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 47% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71730, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 (2025)
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 E Fifth St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Gr: K-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Chapel Elem. School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-9767
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-9767
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N College Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
Gr: K-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
Gr: 5-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Yocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 S College St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
Gr: K-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
71730, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Ripley Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1221 S Jackson St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
Gr: K-4 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 58%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
West Woods Elementary Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1600 N Bradford
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
Gr: 1-4 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%
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 Elem. School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71730?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71730.
What is the racial composition of students in 71730?
71730 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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