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9 schools in El Dorado

Arkansas · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in El Dorado, Arkansas total 9, collectively serving roughly 4,768 students (an average of about 530 per campus).

7-year change in El Dorado

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,768
-488 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 45%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
40%
was 43%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOLMiddle05-08540
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,235
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-04508
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-04477
PARKERS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-06491
PARKERS CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOLHigh07-12356
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TECHNICAL CENTERHigh09-120
WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle05-06581
YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-04580

About El Dorado

Public education in El Dorado, Arkansas runs across 9 schools that teaches roughly 4,768 students. By footprint, El Dorado sits in the moderately sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

Average school size in El Dorado is around 530 students, 16% higher than the Arkansas average of about 456.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,768 students, decreased 9% from the 5,256 reported in SY 2017-18. El Dorado now counts 8 public schools, down from 9 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for El Dorado discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in El Dorado, Arkansas?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in El Dorado, with a combined enrollment of about 4,768.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in El Dorado?
El Dorado has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in El Dorado?
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in El Dorado by enrollment, with approximately 1,235 students.
What school districts serve El Dorado?
El Dorado is served by 3 public school districts, including EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT, PARKERS CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH ARK CAREER CENTER.
What grade levels do public schools in El Dorado cover?
Public schools in El Dorado serve students from pre-K through grade 12.