Paragould Primary School serves 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Attendance Zone: Paragould Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Paragould, AR, covering approximately 120.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paragould Primary School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paragould Primary School is 0.43, 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
8%
19%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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
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?
602 students attend Paragould Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Paragould Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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