Blytheville Primary School

1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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Blytheville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
81%
20%
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White
13%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
10%
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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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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

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