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Enrollment
359
Elementary
DISTRICT 335 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050906000644
LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL
800 LINCOLN ST., LONOKE, AR 72086 · (501) 676-3839 · Lonoke County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
233 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 70%
Community
2
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 | 51 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 101 | 28% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · 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 LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Lonoke County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 359 | #332 of 531 | #10 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #276 of 480 | #11 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.3% | #185 of 480 | #2 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.9% | #330 of 513 | #5 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.9% | #60 of 311 | #1 of 10 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
359
-62 (-15%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 544
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 18.3:1
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 | 359 | 21.6 | 16.6:1 | 65% (233) |
| 2023-24 | 402 | 23.1 | 17.4:1 | 66% (265) |
| 2022-23 | 401 | 23.1 | 17.3:1 | 65% (259) |
| 2020-21 | 421 | 23 | 18.3:1 | 67% (282) |
| 2017-18 | 478 | 27 | 17.7:1 | 34% (162) |
| 2015-16 | 429 | 26 | 16.5:1 | 68% (293) |
| 2010-11 | 439 | 28 | 15.7:1 | 62% (271) |
| 2000-01 | 401 | 25 | 16.0:1 | 46% (183) |
| 1990-91 | 544 | 29 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL
As a mid-sized elementary school, LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL serves students in LONOKE, Arkansas. Federal data show 359 students enrolled in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25.
LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 4 schools. Together they enroll 1,524 students.
White students are 64% of those enrolled at LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Beyond that, enrollment is 18% Black, 12% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. In Lonoke County overall, about 85% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 54, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 21.6 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 16.6:1. The average for elementary schools in Arkansas is about 16.0:1. Of all students at LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL, 65% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Lonoke County, the average eligibility rate is 52%.
In Lonoke County, home to about 75,272 people, the median household earns about $72,828 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL shares Lonoke County with 24 other public schools.
Measured in a straight line, LONOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is about 0.2 miles from LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
Under the NCES locale system, LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment was 359 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 421. The ratio of students to teachers went from 18.3:1 to 16.6:1 over the same years.
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Lonoke County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
75,272
Census ACS
Median income
$72,828
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
13,478 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- LONOKE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 484 students
- LONOKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 370 students
- LONOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 311 students
Other schools in LONOKE
- LONOKE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 484 students
- LONOKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 370 students
- LONOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 311 students
Nearby schools
- LONOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 311
- LONOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.4 mi · 370
- LONOKE HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 484
- CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL9.6 mi · 380
- CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL10.0 mi · 280
- MURRELL TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL11.5 mi · 428
Frequently asked questions
About LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOLHow many students attend LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 359 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?
LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL have?
LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
What is the student diversity at LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL are roughly 64% White, 12% Hispanic, 18% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL in?
LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL is part of LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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