Enrollment
343
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blytheville, AR
Blytheville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Blytheville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050332000096
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blytheville Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Blytheville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blytheville Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blytheville, AR.
School address
District: Blytheville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050332000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blytheville Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blytheville Primary School
Blytheville Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blytheville, Arkansas, enrolling 343 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Blytheville School District spends $15,124 per pupil, 23% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students) and Blytheville Elementary School (307 students) alongside Blytheville Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blytheville Primary School compares
Blytheville Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 64% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 80.2%
White 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Blytheville Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blytheville School District, which includes Blytheville Primary School.
$15,124
Per student
+23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 38.5%
Federal 33.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blytheville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blytheville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blytheville Primary School
How many students attend Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blytheville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blytheville Primary School?
97.0% of students at Blytheville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blytheville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Blytheville Primary School is African American at 80.2% of enrollment, in Blytheville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blytheville Primary School rank among schools in Blytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blytheville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blytheville on the city page.
Is Blytheville Primary School a good school?
Blytheville Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blytheville School District?
Besides Blytheville Primary School, Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students), Blytheville Elementary School (307 students), and Blytheville Middle School (172 students). See the Blytheville School District district page for the complete list.
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