Dardanelle Primary School in Dardanelle, AR serves 620 students in grades K–3 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is between 55–59%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dardanelle School District average of 42%.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 43%.
Science proficiency ranges from 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 39%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #127 in 2018 to #221 in 2023, indicating a downward trend over recent years.
Enrollment slightly increased to 620 students in 2023 from 614 in 2022, with minority enrollment stable at around 35%.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 58% in 2022 to 54% in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dardanelle Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire Dardanelle school district, encompassing approximately 185.6 square miles in Dardanelle, AR. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.3 miles, with the furthest edge being 15.6 miles away, typically allowing for a 15-20 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dardanelle Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dardanelle Primary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dardanelle Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardanelle Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dardanelle Primary School's ranking?
Dardanelle Primary School is ranked #221 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dardanelle Primary School often compared to?
Dardanelle Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dardanelle Intermediate School, Two Rivers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Primary School?
615 students attend Dardanelle Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dardanelle Primary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dardanelle Primary School?
Dardanelle Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Primary School offer ?
Dardanelle Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dardanelle Primary School part of?
Dardanelle Primary School is part of Dardanelle School District.
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