Paragould Primary School

Public PK, KG-1

 1510 Country Club Rd
       Paragould, AR  72450


(870) 236-5811

District: Paragould School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,621 Help


Students who attend Paragould Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Grove Middle School
    Paragould Junior High
High:    Paragould High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
African American:
9.2%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Paragould Primary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Paragould School District. Racial makeup is: White (77%), African American (9.2%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Paragould School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paragould Primary School is 15. 2 elementary schools in the Paragould School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Paragould Primary School employs 43.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paragould Primary School is $12,621, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Paragould School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Paragould Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paragould School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paragould School District 142nd of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Paragould Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 551 8 7 36 1 0 14 0 617
2015 566 36 6 37 2 6 21 0 674
2016 570 56 5 34 1 3 18 0 687
2017 566 35 3 28 5 22 17 0 676
2018 572 36 5 30 12 10 22 0 687
2019 557 40 3 37 0 20 19 0 676
2020 524 29 3 33 1 11 36 0 637
2021 491 39 2 38 5 11 35 0 621
2022 506 57 3 38 7 12 30 0 653
2023 510 61 2 34 4 19 32 0 662

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paragould Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 617 35.0 17.5 70.2
2015 674 39.0 17.2 72.8
2016 687 40.0 17.1 72.9
2017 676 46.0 14.6 33.7
2018 687 45.1 15.2 35.2
2019 676 39.0 17.3 100
2020 637 43.0 14.8 100
2021 621 41.6 14.9 100
2022 653 41.5 15.7 100
2023 662 43.9 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paragould Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 617 35.0 17.5 70.2
2015 674 39.0 17.2 72.8
2016 687 40.0 17.1 72.9
2017 676 46.0 14.6 33.7
2018 687 45.1 15.2 35.2
2019 676 39.0 17.3 100
2020 637 43.0 14.8 100
2021 621 41.6 14.9 100
2022 653 41.5 15.7 100
2023 662 43.9 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paragould Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,119 (40.6%) $7,502 (59.4%) $12,621

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paragould Primary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676662
 2.1%
African American4061
 52.5%
American Indian04
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic3734
 8.1%
Pacific Islander2019
 5%
White557510
 8.4%
Two or More Races1932
 68.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paragould Primary School

Students who attend Paragould Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Grove Middle School
Middle : Paragould Junior High
High : Paragould High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended Paragould Primary School.

Students at Paragould Primary School are 77% White, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Board of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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