How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. | Riverside School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palestine, Arkansas | Lake City, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 775 | 774 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. | Riverside School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,311 | $11,289 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.3% | 19.7% |
| State Revenue | 65.7% | 52.4% |
| Local Revenue | 19.9% | 27.9% |
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist.
Federal State Local
Riverside School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. | Riverside School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 91.7% |
| African American | 10.3% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 38.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. | Riverside School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 298:1 | 392.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.6% | 27.7% |
School Types
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Riverside School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.