At a glance
Reported students
615
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557.5
Dardanelle Primary School: 615 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Dardanelle Primary School
Dardanelle Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Dardanelle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Dardanelle School District. NCES reports 615 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.6%). English learners represent 26.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dardanelle Primary School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.4%
- Hispanic29.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dardanelle School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
315 reported students
Dardanelle High School
High · Grades 09–12
686 reported students
Dardanelle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
500 reported students
Public schools near Dardanelle Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle Intermediate School Elementary · Dardanelle School District | 04–05 | 315 | 1.6 mi |
| Sequoyah Elementary School Elementary · Russellville School District | PK–04 | 542 | 3.2 mi |
| Dwight Elementary School Elementary · Russellville School District | PK–04 | 234 | 4 mi |
| Oakland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Russellville School District | PK–04 | 503 | 4 mi |
| Crawford Elementary School Elementary · Russellville School District | PK–04 | 399 | 5.4 mi |
| London Elementary School Elementary · Russellville School District | PK–04 | 196 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle Primary School
What grades does Dardanelle Primary School serve?
Dardanelle Primary School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dardanelle School District.
How many students attend Dardanelle Primary School?
Dardanelle Primary School reported 615 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 615 students and 39.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dardanelle Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dardanelle Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dardanelle School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dardanelle Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dardanelle Primary School in?
Dardanelle Primary School is part of Dardanelle School District, based in Dardanelle, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dardanelle Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dardanelle Intermediate School (1.6 mi), Sequoyah Elementary School (3.2 mi), Dwight Elementary School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.