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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Attendance Zone: Elkins Elementary Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Elkins, AR, encompassing approximately 100.9 square miles. It typically takes families about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 14.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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
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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