Blytheville Primary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blytheville Primary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
341 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Blytheville Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
4%
15%

Black
81%
19%

White
12%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%

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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blytheville Primary School?
341 students attend Blytheville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Blytheville Primary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-2
What school district is Blytheville Primary School part of?
Blytheville Primary School is part of Blytheville School District.
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