At a glance
Reported students
517
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
607
Parson Hills Elementary School: 517 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
18.2:1 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
- 478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Parson Hills Elementary School
Parson Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Springdale. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Springdale School District. NCES reports 517 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (61.3%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (26.7%). English learners represent 60% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. 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 Parson Hills Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.46 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
- 60%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.8%
- Hispanic61.3%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander26.7%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Springdale School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elmdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Bernice Young Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
536 reported students
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
498 reported students
Bayyari Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Harp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
Public schools near Parson Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School Elementary · Springdale School District | PK–05 | 607 | 0.8 mi |
| Jones Elementary School Elementary · Springdale School District | PK–05 | 464 | 1 mi |
| Harp Elementary School Elementary · Springdale School District | PK–05 | 559 | 1.1 mi |
| George Elementary School Elementary · Springdale School District | PK–05 | 676 | 1.5 mi |
| Lisa Academy Springdale Elementary · Charter · Lisa Academy | KG–08 | 450 | 1.5 mi |
| Turnbow Elementary School Elementary · Springdale School District | PK–05 | 599 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parson Hills Elementary School
What grades does Parson Hills Elementary School serve?
Parson Hills Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springdale School District.
How many students attend Parson Hills Elementary School?
Parson Hills Elementary School reported 517 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 478 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parson Hills Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 517 students and 28.46 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 Parson Hills Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parson Hills Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springdale School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Parson Hills Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.4% 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 Parson Hills Elementary School in?
Parson Hills Elementary School is part of Springdale School District, based in Springdale, AR, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parson Hills Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School (0.8 mi), Jones Elementary School (1 mi), Harp Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.