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Enrollment
408
Elementary
DISTRICT 596 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050243000022
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY
1900 WALNUT ST, ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923 · (870)246-2260 · Clark County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL408 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
18.6:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
363 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 70%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 156 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 139 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 113 | 28% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · 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.
Where LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 408 | #265 of 531 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #417 of 480 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.3% | #44 of 480 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.0% | #164 of 513 |
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.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
408
+93 (+30%) vs 2017
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 395
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.8:1
% White
43%
was 46%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
36%
was 42%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 408 | 28.5 | 14.3:1 | 89% (363) |
| 2022-23 | 502 | 26.9 | 18.6:1 | 65% (326) |
| 2020-21 | 422 | 27 | 15.6:1 | 66% (279) |
| 2017-18 | 315 | 21.2 | 14.8:1 | 28% (88) |
| 2015-16 | 341 | 22 | 15.5:1 | 66% (225) |
| 2010-11 | 403 | 25 | 16.1:1 | 59% (238) |
| 2000-01 | 365 | 22 | 16.6:1 | 40% (145) |
| 1990-91 | 395 | 22 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY.
About LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY is a medium-sized elementary school in Arkansas, located in ARKADELPHIA. Enrollment is 408 students in 2023-24, and the school serves kindergarten through 2.
ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT enrolls 2,285 students in 4 schools, including LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY, at 43%. Other groups include 36% Black, 14% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. By comparison, Clark County residents are about 70% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 66% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2023-24, the ratio at LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY was 18.6:1. This ratio sits 2.7 above the 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 89%. Among public schools in Clark County, the average eligibility rate is 68%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Clark County show that the median household income is $52,034, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 26%, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Besides LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY, Clark County has 6 other public schools.
The closest public school to LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY is PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.7 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES describes the area around LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY as Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Compared with 2017-18, the school had 93 more students in 2023-24. Meanwhile, the Black share shrank from 42% to 36% of enrollment.
Discussions about LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,125
Census ACS
Median income
$52,034
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,902 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 783 students
- GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 560 students
- ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 534 students
Other schools in ARKADELPHIA
- PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 783 students
- GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 560 students
- ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 534 students
Nearby schools
- PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 783
- GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOL1.4 mi · 560
- ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL1.5 mi · 534
- OUACHITA HIGH SCHOOL10.8 mi · 243
- OUACHITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL10.9 mi · 280
- BISMARCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL15.1 mi · 379
Frequently asked questions
About LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARYWhat is the total enrollment at LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY?
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY enrolls approximately 408 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY serve?
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY is approximately 18.6:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY?
At LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 43% White, 7% Hispanic, 36% Black, 0% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY in?
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY is part of ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.