At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423.5
Parkers Chapel High School: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. 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
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.1:1
What the reported data says about Parkers Chapel High School
Parkers Chapel High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in El Dorado. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Parkers Chapel School District. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 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 (78.9%) and Black (11%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Parkers Chapel High School
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- 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
- White78.9%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black11%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 High 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 Elementary School Elementary · Parkers Chapel School District | PK–06 | 491 | 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 |
| South Arkansas Community College Technical Center High · South Ark Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parkers Chapel High School
What grades does Parkers Chapel High School serve?
Parkers Chapel High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Parkers Chapel School District.
How many students attend Parkers Chapel High School?
Parkers Chapel High School reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 344 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkers Chapel High School?
The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 356 students and 63.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Parkers Chapel High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parkers Chapel High 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 High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% 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 High School in?
Parkers Chapel High 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 High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkers Chapel Elementary 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.