Public schools in Springdale, AR
31 open public schools with an address in Springdale, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
31
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,299
31 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Springdale public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Springdale, AR: 19 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 5 combined or other. The 31 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,299 students, an average of 752 per school. The largest campus is Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), and the largest elementary school is Hunt Elementary School (890).
Springdale School District operates the most schools here (29), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 17:1, 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 7 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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 Springdale
Elementary schools in Springdale
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayyari Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 543 | 18.5:1 | |
| Bernice Young Elementary Springdale School District | PK–05 | 536 | 18.1:1 | |
| Elmdale Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 510 | 19.1:1 | |
| George Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 676 | 20.5:1 | |
| Harp Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 559 | 17.8:1 | |
| Hunt Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 890 | 17.7:1 | |
| Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation Springdale School District | PK–05 | 570 | 18.7:1 | |
| John Tyson Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 571 | 18.7:1 | |
| Jones Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 464 | 17:1 | |
| Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 607 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lisa Academy Springdale Lisa Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 450 | 16.7:1 | |
| Monitor Elementary Springdale School District | PK–05 | 586 | 18.4:1 | |
| Parson Hills Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 517 | 18.2:1 | |
| Sonora Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 604 | 17.9:1 | |
| Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 483 | 17.6:1 | |
| Turnbow Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 599 | 17.5:1 | |
| Walker Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 605 | 17.7:1 | |
| Westwood Elementary School Springdale School District | PK–05 | 498 | 17.7:1 | |
| Willis Shaw Elementary Sch Springdale School District | PK–05 | 634 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Springdale
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Tyson Middle School Springdale School District | 06–07 | 676 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hellstern Middle School Springdale School District | 06–07 | 849 | 16.4:1 | |
| J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale School District | 06–07 | 663 | 13.4:1 | |
| Sonora Middle School Springdale School District | 06–07 | 668 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in Springdale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haas Hall Academy Jones Center Haas Hall Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 164 | 10.3:1 | |
| Har-Ber High School Springdale School District | 10–12 | 2,271 | 13.4:1 | |
| Springdale High School Springdale School District | 10–12 | 2,207 | 12.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Springdale
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Junior High School Springdale School District | 08–09 | 852 | 15:1 | |
| Don Tyson School of Innovation Springdale School District · Charter | 04–12 | 1,976 | 10.8:1 | |
| George Junior High School Springdale School District | 08–09 | 723 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lakeside Junior High School Springdale School District | 08–09 | 654 | 13.6:1 | |
| Southwest Junior High School Springdale School District | 08–09 | 694 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.6%
- Hispanic50.3%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander12.7%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 31 Springdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,299 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springdale
How many public schools are in Springdale, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Springdale: 19 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 23,299 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springdale?
Schools with an address in Springdale belong to 3 education agencies, led by Springdale School District (29 schools), Haas Hall Academy (1 school), Lisa Academy (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 Springdale?
Har-Ber High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springdale, with 2,271 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springdale?
Yes. 3 of the 31 public schools in Springdale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Don Tyson School of Innovation, Haas Hall Academy Jones Center, Lisa Academy Springdale. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Springdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springdale public schools is 17:1, 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 Springdale 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