Enrollment
347
Elementary
DISTRICT 382 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050654000791
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
1295 PIONEER LANE, GENTRY, AR 72734 · (479) 736-2380 · Benton County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
13.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
192 students
DISTRICT 54% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 111 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 122 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 114 | 33% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · 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 GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL this school | 347 | 55.3% | N/A |
| GENTRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL GENTRY | 416 | 55.5% | 42.4% |
| EUPER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FORT SMITH | 397 | 61.5% | 43.3% |
| ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FORT SMITH | 459 | 57.1% | 49.1% |
| LISA ACADEMY FAYETTEVILLE FAYETTEVILLE | 377 | 41.9% | 52.6% |
| COLLEGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRYANT AR | 503 | 50.3% | 53.5% |
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 GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Benton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 347 | #344 of 531 | #42 of 47 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #35 of 480 | #2 of 44 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.5% | #72 of 480 | #9 of 44 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.3% | #387 of 513 | #18 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.7% | #55 of 138 | #6 of 13 |
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
347
+42 (+14%) vs 2020
+36% since 2000-01, when it was 256
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 347 | 26.2 | 13.3:1 | 55% (192) |
| 2023-24 | 372 | 27.4 | 13.6:1 | 63% (236) |
| 2022-23 | 352 | 25.7 | 13.7:1 | 59% (207) |
| 2020-21 | 305 | 25 | 12.2:1 | 49% (150) |
| 2017-18 | 308 | 24.3 | 12.7:1 | 47% (145) |
| 2015-16 | 313 | 25 | 12.5:1 | 64% (200) |
| 2010-11 | 316 | 24 | 13.2:1 | 69% (217) |
| 2000-01 | 256 | 18 | 14.2:1 | 54% (138) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Among the schools in GENTRY, Arkansas, is GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL, a low-enrollment elementary school. Total enrollment is 347 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 2.
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL is one school in GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, a system of 4 schools with 1,753 students.
At GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 53% of students are White. Other reported shares: 22% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 7% Asian, and 3% Native American. A diversity index of 65% means there is a 65% chance two randomly chosen students at GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL are from different groups.
There are 26.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 13.3:1. The average for elementary schools in Arkansas, 16.0:1, is higher. Of all students at GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 55% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 37% average for public schools in Benton County, the school's rate is higher.
In the wider Benton County area, the median household earns about $93,506 a year, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Across Benton County, 88 public schools serve about 57,071 students.
GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, about 0.1 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL, there are 6 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Fringe by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 347, up from 305 in 2020-21. The school's ratio increased from 12.2:1 to 13.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 page for GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Benton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
303,632
Census ACS
Median income
$93,506
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
57,071 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- GENTRY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 565 students
- GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 425 students
- GENTRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 416 students
Other schools in GENTRY
- GENTRY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 565 students
- GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 425 students
- GENTRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 416 students
Nearby schools
- GENTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 425
- GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 565
- GENTRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 416
- SILOAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER4.5 mi · 1,475
- DELBERT PETE & PAT ALLEN ELEMENTARY4.7 mi · 671
- SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL4.8 mi · 684
Frequently asked questions
About GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL?
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 347 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.3:1 students per teacher at GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL?
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 0% Black, 7% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL in?
GENTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL is part of GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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