How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bentonville School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bentonville, Arkansas | Palestine, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 18,674 | 775 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bentonville School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,698 | $9,177 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 14.3% |
| State Revenue | 37.5% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 53.7% | 19.9% |
Bentonville School District
Federal State Local
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist.
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bentonville School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 84.7% |
| African American | 3.2% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bentonville School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 57 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 366.8:1 | 318.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | 26.9% |
School Types
Bentonville School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.