Alma Primary School serves 701 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alma Primary School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alma Primary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
80%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alma Primary School?
701 students attend Alma Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Alma Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Primary School?
Alma Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma Primary School offer ?
Alma Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Alma Primary School part of?
Alma Primary School is part of Alma School District.
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