Mountain Home Kindergarten serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Home Kindergarten's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mountain Home, AR, covering approximately 350 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 8.8 miles and the furthest edge located 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Home Kindergarten's student population of 300 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Home Kindergarten is 0.17, which is less 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain Home Kindergarten often compared to?
Mountain Home Kindergartenis often viewed alongside schools like Amanda Gist Elementary School, Norfork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mountain Home Kindergarten?
300 students attend Mountain Home Kindergarten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountain Home Kindergarten students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Home Kindergarten?
Mountain Home Kindergarten has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Kindergarten offer ?
Mountain Home Kindergarten offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Home Kindergarten part of?
Mountain Home Kindergarten is part of Mountain Home School District.
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