Parkers Chapel Elem. School

401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parkers Chapel Elem. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10% in AR
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkers Chapel Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Parkers Chapel Elem. School's student population of 419 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
419 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Parkers Chapel Elem. School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkers Chapel Elem. School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#71 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkers Chapel Elem. School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkers Chapel Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkers Chapel Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkers Chapel Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
8%
19%
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White
83%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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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.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkers Chapel Elem. 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
30%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkers Chapel Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkers Chapel Elem. School 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 is Parkers Chapel Elem. School's ranking?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School is ranked #71 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Parkers Chapel Elem. School often compared to?
Parkers Chapel Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Junction City Elem. School, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Norphlet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Parkers Chapel Elem. School?
419 students attend Parkers Chapel Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Parkers Chapel Elem. School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkers Chapel Elem. School?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkers Chapel Elem. School offer ?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parkers Chapel Elem. School part of?
Parkers Chapel Elem. School is part of Parkers Chapel School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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