At a glance
Reported students
448
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School: 448 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
15:1 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
- 428
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Palestine. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Palestine Wheatley School District. NCES reports 448 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (85.5%) and Black (8.3%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.88 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White85.5%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black8.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
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 Palestine Wheatley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Palestine-Wheatley Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine-Wheatley Senior High High · Palestine Wheatley School District | 07–12 | 378 | 0.8 mi |
| Stewart Elementary School Elementary · Forrest City School District | 03–05 | 400 | 6.7 mi |
| Forrest City High School High · Forrest City School District | 09–12 | 563 | 7.1 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Forrest City School District | PK–02 | 713 | 7.3 mi |
| Forrest City Junior High School Middle · Forrest City School District | 07–08 | 270 | 7.3 mi |
| Lincoln Academy Middle · Forrest City School District | 06–06 | 132 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School
What grades does Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School serve?
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palestine Wheatley School District.
How many students attend Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School?
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School reported 448 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 428 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 448 students and 29.88 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 Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palestine Wheatley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% 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 Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School in?
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is part of Palestine Wheatley School District, based in Palestine, AR, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palestine-Wheatley Senior High (0.8 mi), Stewart Elementary School (6.7 mi), Forrest City High School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.