Perrin Elementary School
Tel:
(501)778-7411
- Perrin Elementary School serves 701 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Perrin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Perrin Elementary School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 701 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Perrin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Perrin Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #48 out of 999 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | 8% | 21% |
| White | 85% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Perrin Elementary School is Benton High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benton Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Benton Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 817 students
0.6 miles
204 N Cox St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)776-5740 0.6 6-7 817 - Benton Benton High School Grades: 10-12 | 1132 students
0.8 miles
211 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3288 0.8 10-12 1132 - Benton Angie Grant Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
1.0 miles
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3300 1.0 K-5 580 - Benton Benton Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 773 students
1.1 miles
411 Border St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-7698 1.1 8-9 773 - Benton Ringgold Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 621 students
1.6 miles
536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
(501)778-3500 1.6 PK-5 621
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