Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Grove Elementary School's student population of 763 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Grove Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Grove Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Prairie Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenland Elementary School, West Fork Elementary School, Bob Folsom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School?
763 students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Prairie Grove Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Grove Elementary School?
Prairie Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Grove Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Grove Elementary School part of?
Prairie Grove Elementary School is part of Prairie Grove School District.
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