At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423.5
Parkers Chapel Elementary School: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
17:1 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
- 508
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Parkers Chapel Elementary School
Parkers Chapel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in El Dorado. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Parkers Chapel School District. NCES reports 491 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, 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 (81.7%) and Black (8.6%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. 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 Parkers Chapel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.93 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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
- White81.7%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black8.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Parkers Chapel School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Parkers Chapel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkers Chapel High School High · Parkers Chapel School District | 07–12 | 356 | under 0.1 mi |
| El Dorado High School High · El Dorado School District | 09–12 | 1,235 | 2.7 mi |
| Yocum Elementary School Elementary · El Dorado School District | KG–04 | 580 | 3.9 mi |
| Barton Jr. High School Middle · El Dorado School District | 07–08 | 540 | 4.5 mi |
| Northwest Elementary School Elementary · El Dorado School District | KG–04 | 477 | 4.9 mi |
| Hugh Goodwin Elementary School Elementary · El Dorado School District | PK–04 | 508 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parkers Chapel Elementary School
What grades does Parkers Chapel Elementary School serve?
Parkers Chapel Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Parkers Chapel School District.
How many students attend Parkers Chapel Elementary School?
Parkers Chapel Elementary School reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 508 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkers Chapel Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 491 students and 28.93 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 Parkers Chapel Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parkers Chapel Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parkers Chapel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parkers Chapel Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.1% 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 Parkers Chapel Elementary School in?
Parkers Chapel Elementary School is part of Parkers Chapel School District, based in El Dorado, AR, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parkers Chapel Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkers Chapel High School (under 0.1 mi), El Dorado High School (2.7 mi), Yocum Elementary School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.