Dardanelle Primary School

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Dardanelle Primary School ranks 357 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Dardanelle Primary School is an elementary school located in Dardanelle, Arkansas, serving grades K-3 with a total enrollment of 614 students. It is part of the Dardanelle School District, which is ranked 135 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dardanelle Primary School faces several challenges that may be impacting its academic performance. The school's test scores are consistently below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 25.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.9% in the district and 33.8% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.15% to 76.15% over the past three school years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,187, which is lower than the state average, and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 16.2 over the past three school years, which is higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction.

When compared to nearby schools, Dardanelle Primary School generally performs worse on test scores and other key metrics. For example, Pottsville Elementary School, which is about 7.8 miles away, consistently outperforms Dardanelle Primary School across all subjects and grade levels. The school's declining statewide ranking over the years, from 124th out of 480 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 357th out of 497 in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues.

Detail:

Public K-3

900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834

(479) 229-4185

District: Dardanelle School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
357^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,187

Students who attend Dardanelle Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dardanelle Middle School
High:	Dardanelle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 614

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Hispanic:

28.2%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dardanelle Primary School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Hispanic (28.2%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Dardanelle Primary School employs 37.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dardanelle Primary School is $8,187.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dardanelle Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dardanelle School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dardanelle School District 135^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dardanelle Primary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	42.54	321^st	494	35.0%
2017	57.62	200^th	485	58.8%
2018	71.68	124^th	480	74.2%
2019	62.14	199^th	488	59.2%
2021	52.78	256^th	496	48.4%
2022	58.22	221^st	487	54.6%
2023	49.48	278^th	492	43.5%
2024	33.69	357^th	497	28.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dardanelle Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	115	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	126
1996	115	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	126
1997	138	4	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	154
1998	111	5	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	130
1999	223	9	1	37	0	n/a	n/a	270
2000	220	9	1	56	0	n/a	n/a	286
2001	209	13	1	49	1	n/a	n/a	273
2002	284	14	3	93	2	n/a	n/a	396
2003	284	14	3	93	2	n/a	n/a	396
2004	280	8	7	105	2	n/a	n/a	402
2005	311	15	6	124	2	n/a	n/a	458
2006	328	14	7	135	2	n/a	n/a	486
2007	303	10	5	121	2	n/a	n/a	441
2008	322	11	3	147	3	n/a	n/a	486
2009	351	14	4	172	3	n/a	n/a	544
2010	331	14	6	198	0	0	4	553
2011	300	10	6	180	0	0	11	507
2012	290	11	5	181	0	0	14	501
2013	313	5	3	197	0	0	13	531
2014	419	12	7	254	0	0	11	703
2015	461	16	8	241	1	0	8	735
2016	457	13	8	235	1	0	8	722
2017	442	13	5	240	1	0	7	708
2018	425	12	4	234	2	0	7	684
2019	428	9	5	223	1	0	10	676
2020	372	14	1	207	1	0	16	611
2021	372	18	2	182	1	0	12	587
2022	395	14	1	185	0	0	15	610
2023	392	16	1	173	2	1	29	614

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dardanelle Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	126	7.8	16.2	46.8
1996	126	7.8	16.2	46.8
1997	154	9.0	17.1	50
1998	130	9.0	14.4	44.6
1999	270	14.5	18.6	53.7
2000	286	18.0	15.9	54.9
2001	273	20.0	13.7	51.6
2002	396	25.0	15.8	66.7
2003	396	25.0	15.8	66.7
2004	402	25.0	16.1	61.9
2005	458	30.0	15.3	61.6
2006	486	26.0	18.7	63
2007	441	30.0	14.7	88.2
2008	486	31.0	15.7	71.6
2009	544	31.0	17.5	73
2010	553	33.3	16.2	76.5
2011	507	32.7	15.4	76.3
2012	501	30.8	16.2	75.4
2013	531	32.8	16.1	71.9
2014	703	42.2	16.6	78.5
2015	735	46.0	15.9	77
2016	722	43.0	16.7	76.6
2017	708	45.4	15.5	42.5
2018	684	44.7	15.2	45.2
2019	676	37.6	17.9	75.6
2020	611	42.2	14.4	75.5
2021	587	37.3	15.6	76.1
2022	610	39.2	15.5	71.1
2023	614	37.7	16.2	71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dardanelle Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	126	7.8	16.2	46.8
1996	126	7.8	16.2	46.8
1997	154	9.0	17.1	50
1998	130	9.0	14.4	44.6
1999	270	14.5	18.6	53.7
2000	286	18.0	15.9	54.9
2001	273	20.0	13.7	51.6
2002	396	25.0	15.8	66.7
2003	396	25.0	15.8	66.7
2004	402	25.0	16.1	61.9
2005	458	30.0	15.3	61.6
2006	486	26.0	18.7	63
2007	441	30.0	14.7	88.2
2008	486	31.0	15.7	71.6
2009	544	31.0	17.5	73
2010	553	33.3	16.2	76.5
2011	507	32.7	15.4	76.3
2012	501	30.8	16.2	75.4
2013	531	32.8	16.1	71.9
2014	703	42.2	16.6	78.5
2015	735	46.0	15.9	77
2016	722	43.0	16.7	76.6
2017	708	45.4	15.5	42.5
2018	684	44.7	15.2	45.2
2019	676	37.6	17.9	75.6
2020	611	42.2	14.4	75.5
2021	587	37.3	15.6	76.1
2022	610	39.2	15.5	71.1
2023	614	37.7	16.2	71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dardanelle Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,105 (13.5%)	$7,082 (86.5%)	$8,187

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dardanelle Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 278^th of 492 Elementary schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Dardanelle Primary School)	73.7	63.4	10.3%
3rd Grade English (Dardanelle School District)	73.7	62.1	11.6%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Dardanelle Primary School)	74.9	59.2	15.7%
3rd Grade Math (Dardanelle School District)	74.9	57.9	17%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Dardanelle Primary School)	44.1	33.1	11%
3rd Grade Science (Dardanelle School District)	44.1	32.4	11.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dardanelle Primary School)	38	23.3	14.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Dardanelle School District)	38	22.7	15.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	676	614	9.2%
African American	9	16	77.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	223	173	22.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	428	392	8.4%
Two or More Races	10	29	190%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	71.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Dardanelle Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dardanelle Primary School	Public	K-3	900 N 4th St	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-4185	614	38	16.2	71.8%	392 (63.8%)	16 (2.6%)	173 (28.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.7%)	33.7	357^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.2%		49.5	278^th of 492 public elementary schools	43.5%	79	26.1			25.6	27.9			27.4	31.0			30.4	27.9			27.4	$8,187	$1,105	$7,082
Dardanelle Intermediate School	Public	4-5	2306 Hwy 7 N	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-3707	302	21	14.4	70.5%	170 (56.3%)	6 (2.0%)	111 (36.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	44	290^th of 497 public elementary schools	41.6%		54.6	237^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.8%	53		31.4	30.3	30.8		32.0	32.2	32.1		44.7	24.5	34.4		35.4	25.2	30.2	$9,016	$1,569	$7,447
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	K-4	1601 W 12th St	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2134	574	33	17.4	34.5%	419 (73.0%)	27 (4.7%)	78 (13.6%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (6.1%)	90.7	29^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.2%		91.2	27^th of 492 public elementary schools	94.5%	2	47.7	61.9		54.7	49.5	60.9		55.1	54.0	63.8		58.8	57.6	72.4		64.8	$10,080	$1,872	$8,209
Dwight Elementary School	Public	K-4	1300 W Second Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-3967	213	15	14.2	62.4%	136 (63.8%)	7 (3.3%)	52 (24.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (5.2%)	29.7	380^th of 497 public elementary schools	23.5%		42.1	319^th of 492 public elementary schools	35.2%	61	10.5	37.8		25.3	10.5	35.5		24.1	21.1	22.2		21.7	13.1	33.3		24.1	$11,436	$2,330	$9,105
Oakland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1501 S Detroit	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2084	475	33	14.5	69.7%	187 (39.4%)	48 (10.1%)	202 (42.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	40.3	311^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.4%		47.4	296^th of 492 public elementary schools	39.8%	15	28.8	32.9		30.8	30.0	32.9		31.4	23.8	29.0		26.3	28.8	38.1		33.4	$11,002	$3,087	$7,915
Crawford Elementary School	Public	K-4	1116 N Parker Rd	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-4677	379	24	15.5	85.0%	182 (48.0%)	33 (8.7%)	131 (34.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.7%)	24.6	396^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.3%		22.1	398^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.1%	2	22.9	24.1		23.4	22.8	22.8		22.8	21.4	26.6		24.1	22.9	24.1		23.5	$12,238	$3,064	$9,174
London Elementary School	Public	K-4	154 School St	London	72847	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 293-4241	215	14	15.6	57.7%	173 (80.5%)	4 (1.9%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.8%)	74.2	113^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.3%		67.3	159^th of 492 public elementary schools	67.7%	46	48.8	37.5		44.6	41.5	37.5		40.0	48.7	50.0		49.2	51.2	45.9		49.2	$14,982	$3,742	$11,240
Pottsville Elementary School	Public	K-3	87 South B St	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2133	599	36	16.7	43.2%	538 (89.8%)	7 (1.2%)	46 (7.7%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93.5	23^rd of 497 public elementary schools	95.4%		94.8	12^th of 492 public elementary schools	97.6%	11	54.8			54.8	56.2			56.2	71.2			71.2	58.2			58.2	$8,928	$1,492	$7,436
Center Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	5401 Sr 124	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-4540	404	24	16.9	49.5%	329 (81.4%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.1%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	84.7	53^rd of 497 public elementary schools	89.3%		88	41^st of 492 public elementary schools	91.7%	12	45.8	62.4		54.4	45.9	61.2		53.8	55.6	55.3		55.1	38.9	56.5		48.1	$11,426	$2,368	$9,058
Dover Elementary School	Public	K-4	75 Pine Hill Rd	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 331-2702	500	30	16.6	63.8%	466 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	71.6	124^th of 497 public elementary schools	75.1%		79.3	82^nd of 492 public elementary schools	83.3%	42	45.1	39.3		42.0	41.5	35.1		38.1	47.5	47.9		47.7	54.8	46.8		50.5	$8,548	$1,332	$7,216

Frequently Asked Questions about Dardanelle Primary School

What schools do graduates of Dardanelle Primary School attend?

Students who attend Dardanelle Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dardanelle Middle School
High : Dardanelle High School

What district is Dardanelle Primary School in?

Dardanelle School District

Is Dardanelle Primary School a good school?

Dardanelle Primary School ranks 357^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dardanelle Primary School?

Students at Dardanelle Primary School are 64% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Dardanelle Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 614 students attended Dardanelle Primary School.

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