Summary:
The Paragould School District in Arkansas is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. While the district as a whole performs below the state average on academic measures, a few schools stand out with stronger performance.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is the highest-ranked of the 4 schools, placed 158th out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year. It also earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Reading. Oak Grove Elementary School has shown consistent improvement, moving from 327th to 192nd in the state rankings over the past two years, and performed well in Science.
All 4 elementary schools in the Paragould School District face significant economic challenges, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student varies, with Paragould Primary School having the highest at $12,621 per student. While funding is important, the data suggests other factors beyond just spending may be driving the differences in academic performance across the district's schools.
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