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Dardanelle Primary School vs. Two Rivers Elementary School

Should you attend Dardanelle Primary School or Two Rivers Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dardanelle Primary School
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Two Rivers Elementary School
314 N 6th St
Ola, AR 72853
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dardanelle Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Dardanelle Primary School in Dardanelle, AR serves 620 students in grades K–3 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is between 55–59%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dardanelle School District average of 42%.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 43%.
Science proficiency ranges from 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 39%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #127 in 2018 to #221 in 2023, indicating a downward trend over recent years.
Enrollment slightly increased to 620 students in 2023 from 614 in 2022, with minority enrollment stable at around 35%.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 58% in 2022 to 54% in 2023.
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Two Rivers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-4
Total Students
620 students
310 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dardanelle Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Two Rivers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dardanelle Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Two Rivers Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dardanelle Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Two Rivers Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dardanelle School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Two Rivers School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#221 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
#726 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dardanelle Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Two Rivers Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Two Rivers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Two Rivers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Two Rivers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Two Rivers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dardanelle Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Two Rivers Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Two Rivers School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dardanelle Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Two Rivers Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
85
Kindergarten Students
141
42
Grade 1 Students
157
40
Grade 2 Students
158
48
Grade 3 Students
164
48
Grade 4 Students
-
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Two Rivers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Two Rivers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Two Rivers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Two Rivers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Two Rivers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Two Rivers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Two Rivers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Two Rivers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
65%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Two Rivers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Two Rivers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dardanelle Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dardanelle School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Two Rivers Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Two Rivers School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dardanelle Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Two Rivers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Two Rivers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dardanelle Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Two Rivers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Two Rivers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
11%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dardanelle Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dardanelle School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Two Rivers Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Two Rivers School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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