Gurdon Primary School
Gurdon Primary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Gurdon Primary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gurdon Primary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gurdon Primary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gurdon Primary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
20%
20%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Gurdon Primary School?
298 students attend Gurdon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gurdon Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gurdon Primary School?
Gurdon Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gurdon Primary School offer ?
Gurdon Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gurdon Primary School part of?
Gurdon Primary School is part of Gurdon School District.
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