Top Rankings
Parkers Chapel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in Parkers Chapel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Parkers Chapel School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
851 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Parkers Chapel School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
63 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
7%
19%
# White Students
723 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
73
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,401 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,719 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,401
$13,027
Spending / Student
$9,719
$12,939
Best Parkers Chapel School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Parkers Chapel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkers Chapel School District?
Parkers Chapel School District manages 2 public schools serving 851 students.
What is the rank of Parkers Chapel School District?
Parkers Chapel School District is ranked #17 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parkers Chapel School District?
85% of Parkers Chapel School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkers Chapel School District?
Parkers Chapel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Parkers Chapel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,719 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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