Blytheville Primary School in Blytheville, AR serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten through 2 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88%, with Black (not Hispanic) students comprising the majority; enrollment declined from 695 students in 2016 to 431 students in 2023, indicating a significant decrease over several years.
Math proficiency was 16% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 9%, with a general decline from 55% in 2012 to 16% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 13%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and slightly lower than the district average of 15%, showing a downward trend from 59% in 2012 to 13% in 2022.
Science proficiency stood at 12% in 2022, below the state average of 36% but slightly above the district average of 11%, remaining relatively stable from 10% in 2021.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blytheville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blytheville Primary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners Today...Leaders Tomorrow
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blytheville Primary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
80%
19%
White
10%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blytheville Primary School?
343 students attend Blytheville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blytheville Primary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blytheville Primary School offer ?
Blytheville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blytheville Primary School part of?
Blytheville Primary School is part of Blytheville School District.
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