How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Forrest City School District | Prairie Grove School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Forrest City, Arkansas | Prairie Grove, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,159 | 2,207 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Forrest City School District | Prairie Grove School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,410 | $9,989 |
| Federal Revenue | 40.2% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 42.0% | 52.5% |
| Local Revenue | 17.8% | 33.7% |
Forrest City School District
Federal State Local
Prairie Grove School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Forrest City School District | Prairie Grove School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.3% | 79.6% |
| African American | 93.5% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 29.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Forrest City School District | Prairie Grove School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 304:1 | 384:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.8% | 6.0% |
School Types
Forrest City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Prairie Grove School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.