Blytheville Primary School serves 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blytheville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blytheville Primary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blytheville Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
81%
19%
White
13%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
10%
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 Primary School?
442 students attend Blytheville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Blytheville Primary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville Primary School offer ?
Blytheville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blytheville Primary School part of?
Blytheville Primary School is part of Blytheville School District.
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