Paragould Primary School serves 631 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragould Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paragould Primary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paragould Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
9%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Paragould Primary School often compared to?
Paragould Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene Cty Tech Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Paragould Primary School?
631 students attend Paragould Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paragould Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paragould Primary School part of?
Paragould Primary School is part of Paragould School District.
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