Louisa Perritt Primary

1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Louisa Perritt Primary serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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Louisa Perritt Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Louisa Perritt Primary's student population of 504 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Louisa Perritt Primary is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
34%
20%
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White
48%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Louisa Perritt Primary?
504 students attend Louisa Perritt Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Louisa Perritt Primary students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisa Perritt Primary?
Louisa Perritt Primary has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louisa Perritt Primary offer ?
Louisa Perritt Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Louisa Perritt Primary part of?
Louisa Perritt Primary is part of Arkadelphia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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