How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pine Bluff School District | Watson Chapel School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 3,261 | 1,796 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 12.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pine Bluff School District | Watson Chapel School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,959 | $14,737 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.6% | 28.3% |
| State Revenue | 38.1% | 57.0% |
| Local Revenue | 35.3% | 14.8% |
Pine Bluff School District
Federal State Local
Watson Chapel School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pine Bluff School District | Watson Chapel School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 8.7% |
| African American | 91.8% | 87.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 64.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pine Bluff School District | Watson Chapel School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 290.1:1 | 278.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.1% | 31.4% |
School Types
Pine Bluff School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Watson Chapel School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.