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Perrin Elementary School

1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR 72015
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Perrin Elementary School serves 568 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Perrin Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perrin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Perrin Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
568 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Perrin Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Perrin Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perrin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
8%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Perrin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
81%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.33
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Perrin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perrin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perrin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Benton School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perrin Elementary School's ranking?

Perrin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Perrin Elementary School?

568 students attend Perrin Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Perrin Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Perrin Elementary School?

Perrin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Perrin Elementary School offer ?

Perrin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Perrin Elementary School part of?

Perrin Elementary School is part of Benton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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