Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gurdon Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gurdon Primary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gurdon Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gurdon Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
14%
19%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gurdon Primary School's ranking?
Gurdon Primary School is ranked #594 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Gurdon Primary School?
258 students attend Gurdon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gurdon Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 2% 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 14:1, 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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