Paragould Primary School
Paragould Primary School serves 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paragould Primary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paragould Primary School is 0.37, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
6%
20%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
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
How many students attend Paragould Primary School?
621 students attend Paragould Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Paragould Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragould Primary School?
Paragould Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paragould Primary School offer ?
Paragould Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Paragould Primary School part of?
Paragould Primary School is part of Paragould School District.
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