Gurdon Primary School
Tel:
(870)353-4321
- Gurdon Primary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Gurdon Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gurdon Primary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gurdon Primary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gurdon Primary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #868 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 13% |
| Black | 24% | 21% |
| White | 55% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gurdon School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gurdon Primary School is Gurdon High School (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cabe Middle School (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cabe Middle School (6.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gurdon Cabe Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 214 students
6.5 miles
7780 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870)353-4311 6.5 5-8 214 - Gurdon Gurdon High School Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
6.5 miles
7777 Hwy 67 S
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870)353-5123 6.5 9-12 209 - Arkadelphia Louisa Perritt Primary Grades: PK-1 | 340 students
14.0 miles
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870)246-2260 14.0 PK-1 340 - Arkadelphia Arkadelphia High School Grades: 9-12 | 518 students
14.2 miles
401 High School Rd
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870)246-7373 14.2 9-12 518 - Arkadelphia Goza Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 420 students
14.6 miles
1305 Caddo St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870)246-4291 14.6 6-8 420
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