Gentry Primary School serves 347 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Attendance Zone: Gentry Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gentry school district, covering approximately 86.7 square miles in Gentry, AR. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gentry Primary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To ensure all Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gentry Primary School is 0.65, which is more 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
53%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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
What schools are Gentry Primary School often compared to?
Gentry Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gentry Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gentry Primary School?
347 students attend Gentry Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gentry Primary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gentry Primary School?
Gentry Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gentry Primary School offer ?
Gentry Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gentry Primary School part of?
Gentry Primary School is part of Gentry School District.
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