- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paragould, AR
Paragould Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Paragould Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001701576
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragould Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragould Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragould Primary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001701576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Paragould Primary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 050001701576 · Paragould, AR Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Paragould High School (881 students)
Paragould Primary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Paragould Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paragould High
Paragould High School
881 students
- This school
Paragould Primary School
602 students
- Paragould Juni
Paragould Junior High
512 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
447 students
- Oak Grove Elem 270
Oak Grove Elementary School
270 students
- Woodrow Wilson 233
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
233 students
What this shows Paragould Primary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paragould Primary School compares
Paragould Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.6%
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
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Paragould Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Paragould School District reports $11,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paragould Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragould Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paragould Primary School
How many students attend Paragould Primary School?
Paragould Primary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragould Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragould Primary School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paragould Primary School?
100.0% of students at Paragould Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragould Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Paragould Primary School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragould Primary School?
Paragould Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paragould Primary School rank among schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragould Primary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Paragould Primary School, Paragould School District also operates Paragould High School (881 students), Paragould Junior High (512 students), and Oak Grove Middle School (447 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.