The average student-teacher ratio in Arkansas public preschools is approximately 16:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
13:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #8 - 158. - 15.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
1117 Eason Rd
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Dermott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
525 East Speedway Street
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Dermott, AR 71638
(870) 538-1010
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Kirby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
2614 Hwy 27n.
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4213
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4213
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1341
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1341
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Oark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Timbo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
23747 Hwy 263 N.
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Western Yell County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
300 North Grand Ave
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
9546 Hwy 85 South
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-7294
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-7294
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
707 East 5th Street
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3261
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3261
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
4424 Highway 161 North
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3550
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3550
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K
500 North Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Lafayette County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
208 W. Seventh St.
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Mammoth Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7213
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7213
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-4
1319 N. Main St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
5703 Oak Grove Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5370
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5370
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
176 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Rank: #16 - 2616. - 26.
Two Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-4
17721 E State Hwy 28
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Ola, AR 72853
(833) 272-8773
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-6
152 Lucille
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Armorel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-6
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-4
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-6
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-K
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-4
169 Rebel Dr
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
College Station Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
4710 Frazier Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5750
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5750
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Daisy Bates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
14300 Dineen
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Rank: #27 - 4727. - 47.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-6
1425 2nd Street
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Arkansas average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 16:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Arkansas include Deer K-12 School, Mt. Judea K-12 School and Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School.
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