Public schools in Alexander, AR
5 open public schools with an address in Alexander, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,491
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alexander public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Alexander, AR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,491 students, an average of 498 per school. The largest campus is Bethel Middle School (762 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkway Elementary School (568).
Bryant School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alexander
Elementary schools in Alexander
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Elementary School Bryant School District | KG–05 | 568 | 16.5:1 | |
| Robert L. Davis Elementary School Bryant School District | KG–05 | 504 | 16.2:1 | |
| Springhill Elementary School Bryant School District | KG–05 | 551 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Alexander
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Middle School Bryant School District | 06–07 | 762 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Alexander
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander Division of Youth Services School System | 05–12 | 106 | 6.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51%
- Hispanic23%
- Black19.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Alexander schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,491 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alexander
How many public schools are in Alexander, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Alexander: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,491 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alexander?
Schools with an address in Alexander belong to 2 education agencies, led by Bryant School District (4 schools), Division of Youth Services School System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alexander?
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alexander, with 106 students in 2024–25 (grades 05–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alexander?
No school with an address in Alexander is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arkansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alexander schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alexander public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alexander guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities