Blytheville Kindergarten Center has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, serving 281 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten with 99% eligibility for free lunch, reflecting a stable socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Math proficiency declined from 27% in 2019 to 16% in 2023 and remains lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 9%.
Reading proficiency dropped to 13% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and slightly below the district average of 15%.
Science proficiency was 12% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 36% but marginally higher than the district average of 11%.
The school's student body is predominantly Black (72%), with 24% White and small percentages of Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander students, showing consistent enrollment totals around 281 students since 2017.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
19%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
57%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blytheville Kindergarten Center?
281 students attend Blytheville Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Blytheville Kindergarten Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville Kindergarten Center?
Blytheville Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blytheville Kindergarten Center offer ?
Blytheville Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Blytheville Kindergarten Center part of?
Blytheville Kindergarten Center is part of Blytheville School District.
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