Enrollment
322
Elementary
DISTRICT 303 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050576001051
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL
349 N CENTER, ELKINS, AR 72727 · (479) 643-3380 · Washington County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL322 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
164 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 34 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 114 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 98 | 30% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL this school | 322 | 50.9% | N/A |
| ELKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELKINS | 283 | 49.8% | 58.8% |
| VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL VILONIA | 361 | 53.2% | 56.6% |
| LAVACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAVACA | 322 | 51.6% | 42.1% |
| MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN MOUNTAIN HOME | 300 | 51.3% | N/A |
| RIVERSIDE WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE CITY | 300 | 55.0% | 42.9% |
Matched among Arkansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 322 | #364 of 531 | #29 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #272 of 480 | #8 of 35 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.9% | #327 of 480 | #33 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.9% | #415 of 513 | #21 of 35 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.2% | #57 of 138 | #4 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
322
+25 (+8%) vs 2020
+28% since 2010-11, when it was 252
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 17.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 322 | 19.4 | 16.6:1 | 51% (164) |
| 2023-24 | 340 | 21.3 | 16.0:1 | 49% (167) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 20.6 | 15.6:1 | 49% (156) |
| 2020-21 | 297 | 17 | 17.5:1 | 58% (171) |
| 2017-18 | 287 | 16.3 | 17.6:1 | 33% (95) |
| 2015-16 | 252 | 14 | 18.0:1 | 56% (141) |
| 2010-11 | 252 | 17 | 14.8:1 | 50% (127) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in ELKINS, Arkansas. It is open to students in pre-K through 2 and enrolls 322 students. Elementary schools in Arkansas have about 418 students on average; enrollment here is 23% lower.
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL is a school in ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 schools and 1,462 students.
Of every 100 students at ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL, about 82 are White. The school is also 9% multiracial and 7% Hispanic. That is higher than the 63% White share among all Washington County residents. A diversity index of 31% means there is a 31% chance two randomly chosen students at ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL are from different groups.
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL lists 19.4 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 16.6 students per teacher. The 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas is close to this figure. About 51% of students at ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
For Washington County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $70,639 a year, roughly 35% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL, Washington County has 76 public schools.
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL's nearest public school is ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL (less than a tenth of a mile). There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was an 8% rise, from 297 to 322.
People who know ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
256,765
Census ACS
Median income
$70,639
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
42,451 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT
- ELKINS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 463 students
- ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 394 students
- ELKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 283 students
Other schools in ELKINS
- ELKINS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 463 students
- ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 394 students
- ELKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 283 students
Nearby schools
- ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 394
- ELKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.1 mi · 283
- ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL0.3 mi · 463
- HAPPY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.8 mi · 521
- FAYETTEVILLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY A DIST CONVERSION CHARTER SCH7.8 mi · 165
- MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL8.4 mi · 670
Frequently asked questions
About ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOLHow large is ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL?
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 322 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL?
At ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL?
ELKINS PRIMARY SCHOOL is overseen by ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT in Washington County.
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