Elkins Primary School

349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elkins Primary School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elkins Primary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Elkins Primary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(22-23)
12.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Elkins Primary School?
322 students attend Elkins Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Elkins Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elkins Primary School?
Elkins Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elkins Primary School offer ?
Elkins Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkins Primary School part of?
Elkins Primary School is part of Elkins School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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