Gentry Primary School serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gentry Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gentry Primary School's student population of 352 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gentry Primary School is 0.63, which is more 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
57%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Gentry Primary School?
352 students attend Gentry Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gentry Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry Primary School?
Gentry Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gentry Primary School offer ?
Gentry Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gentry Primary School part of?
Gentry Primary School is part of Gentry School District.
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