Total enrollment
658
+81 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Des Arc
Arkansas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Des Arc, Arkansas total 2, collectively serving roughly 658 students (an average of about 329 per campus).
7-year change in Des Arc
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
9%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 379 |
| DES ARC HIGH SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 279 |
About Des Arc
Des Arc is a sparse Arkansas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 658 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Des Arc average about 329 students each, 28% noticeably below the Arkansas norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 14%: 577 students in SY 2017-18 versus 658 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Des Arc discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.