Top Rankings
Prairie Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,207 students in Prairie Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Prairie Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
2,207 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Prairie Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.60
# American Indian Students
47 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
26 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
1,822 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
169
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,747 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,309
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,747
$12,826
Best Prairie Grove School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Grades: 4-6
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
824 N Mock St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Grove Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Grades: PK-3
| 767 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cole
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,207 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District is ranked #66 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Grove School District?
83% of Prairie Grove School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Prairie Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,747 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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