Paragould Primary School serves 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragould Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paragould Primary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paragould Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
9%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Paragould Primary School often compared to?
Paragould Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene Cty Tech Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Paragould Primary School?
631 students attend Paragould Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paragould Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragould Primary School?
Paragould Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paragould Primary School offer ?
Paragould Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paragould Primary School part of?
Paragould Primary School is part of Paragould School District.
School Reviews
Review Paragould Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
