Elkins Elem. Primary School

476 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elkins Elem. Primary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elkins Elem. Primary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
321 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elkins Elem. 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
1%
19%
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White
80%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Elkins Elem. Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elkins Elem. Primary School?
321 students attend Elkins Elem. Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Elkins Elem. Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkins Elem. Primary School?
Elkins Elem. Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkins Elem. Primary School offer ?
Elkins Elem. Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Elkins Elem. Primary School part of?
Elkins Elem. Primary School is part of Elkins School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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