Pangburn School District

1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in Pangburn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pangburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
727 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pangburn School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#85 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40%
36%
(21-22)
≥95%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.9%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
19%
% White
94%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,700 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,212 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$10 MM
$7,337 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,700
$14,739

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,212
$14,969

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pangburn School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pangburn High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121
(501) 728-3513
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pangburn Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121
(501) 728-4230
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pangburn School District?
Pangburn School District manages 2 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Pangburn School District?
Pangburn School District is ranked #88 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pangburn School District?
94% of Pangburn School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pangburn School District?
Pangburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Pangburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,212 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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