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Alumni: what's one memory from PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
587
Elementary
DISTRICT 493 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050303001505
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
1411 WESTON, PEA RIDGE, AR 72751 · (479) 451-8183 · Benton County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL587 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
18.9:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
206 students
DISTRICT 32% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 60 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 182 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 192 | 33% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · 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
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL→PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL→PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL→PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL→PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL this school | 587 | 35.1% | N/A |
| EAST POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GREENWOOD | 693 | 32.2% | 57.2% |
| MOUNTAIN SPRINGS ELEM SCHOOL CABOT | 494 | 37.0% | 59.8% |
| BROOKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BROOKLAND | 728 | 38.2% | 48.8% |
| GREENBRIER WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY GREENBRIER | 552 | 41.3% | 62.2% |
| PARKERS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EL DORADO | 491 | 39.1% | 51.0% |
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 PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Benton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 587 | #80 of 531 | #13 of 47 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.9:1 | #435 of 480 | #36 of 44 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.9% | #359 of 480 | #44 of 44 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.1% | #480 of 513 | #27 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.5% | #51 of 138 | #5 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
587
+61 (+12%) vs 2020
+47% since 2010-11, when it was 399
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
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 | 587 | 31 | 18.9:1 | 35% (206) |
| 2023-24 | 604 | 30.5 | 19.8:1 | 36% (218) |
| 2022-23 | 575 | 33 | 17.4:1 | 36% (208) |
| 2020-21 | 526 | 30 | 17.5:1 | 37% (197) |
| 2017-18 | 517 | 33.2 | 15.6:1 | 28% (146) |
| 2015-16 | 455 | 28 | 16.3:1 | 49% (225) |
| 2010-11 | 399 | 27 | 14.8:1 | 52% (206) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
In PEA RIDGE, Arkansas, PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary school. Enrollment stands at 587 students, covering pre-K through 2. It has 40% more students than the average for elementary schools in Arkansas (about 418).
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is part of a district of 5 schools: PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 2,670 students.
Of every 100 students at PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, about 86 are White. Other students are 10% Hispanic. That is higher than the 60% White share among all Benton County residents. A diversity index of 25% means there is a 25% chance two randomly chosen students at PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL are from different groups.
For every teacher at PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, there are about 18.9 students; the school has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 35%. The average for public schools in Benton County is similar, at 37%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Benton County show that median household income comes to about $93,506, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Benton County counts 88 public schools with about 57,071 students.
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is about 0.2 miles from PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, its nearest public school. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The school is in a town close to an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Fringe).
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 12% rise, from 526 to 587. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 17.5:1 to 18.9:1.
The discussion board for PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
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 PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 643 students
- PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 597 students
- PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 444 students
- PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 399 students
Other schools in PEA RIDGE
- PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 643 students
- PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 597 students
- PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 444 students
- PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 399 students
Nearby schools
- PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 444
- PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 643
- PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL0.5 mi · 597
- PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 399
- ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGH5.4 mi · 4,575
- COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL5.9 mi · 628
Frequently asked questions
About PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOLHow many students attend PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 587 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL have?
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
At PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL public or private?
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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