The average student-teacher ratio in Arkansas public elementary schools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
10:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 2-12
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
17974 Ar 16 Hwy
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
14790 Ar 123 Hwy
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
745 Old Warren Road
Monticello, AR 71655
(501) 682-1144
Monticello, AR 71655
(501) 682-1144
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-6
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Umpire K-12 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
142 School Street
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
1500 N. Hill Street
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 201-2577
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 201-2577
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-4
860 Nw Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 326-7268
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 326-7268
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
135 School Drive
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Rank: #1414.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 2-12
513 Henry Yerger
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Centerpoint High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
755 Hwy 8 E
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
3205 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Founders Classical Academies Of Ark West Little Rock Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-6
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 821-0382
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
Little Rock Ar 72204
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-12
17727 E State Hwy 28
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Westwind School For Performing Arts School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-8
7318 Windsong Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 621-5300
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 621-5300
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
500 Bomber Blvd.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-8
1030 Cannon Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-1085
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-1085
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-7
406 Wilkerson Drive
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Strong-huttig Schools
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
635 S. Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-3040
Strong, AR 71765
(870) 797-3040
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
600 South Ellen Street
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-8
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-6
521 School Street
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 626-3308
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 626-3308
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Conner Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-3600
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Dumas Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
315 S College Street
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4476
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Eudora Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-3
1110 South Lakeshore Drive
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6040
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6040
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Flippin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
144 School Lane.
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-3
North Little Rock Ar 72118
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 301-4400
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 301-4400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Arkansas average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Arkansas include Adventure Online Academy, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School.
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