Mountain Home Kindergarten

1310 Post Oak Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mountain Home Kindergarten serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Home Kindergarten's student population of 337 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mountain Home Kindergarten is 0.17, 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
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mountain Home Kindergarten and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mountain Home Kindergarten and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Home Kindergarten and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Home Kindergarten and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mountain Home Kindergarten and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mountain Home Kindergarten and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain Home Kindergarten.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Home Kindergarten 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
42%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain Home Kindergarten and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mountain Home Kindergarten often compared to?
Mountain Home Kindergartenis often viewed alongside schools like Arrie Goforth Elementary School, Amanda Gist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mountain Home Kindergarten?
337 students attend Mountain Home Kindergarten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountain Home Kindergarten students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Home Kindergarten?
Mountain Home Kindergarten has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Kindergarten offer ?
Mountain Home Kindergarten offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mountain Home Kindergarten part of?
Mountain Home Kindergarten is part of Mountain Home School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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