Blytheville Primary School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blytheville Primary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blytheville Primary School is 0.36, 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
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
79%
19%
White
14%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
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 Blytheville Primary School?
431 students attend Blytheville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blytheville Primary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville Primary School offer ?
Blytheville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blytheville Primary School part of?
Blytheville Primary School is part of Blytheville School District.
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