Very Good
#347 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 33% in state
Dardanelle Primary School
Elementary School · Dardanelle School District · Dardanelle, AR
An elementary school in Dardanelle, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
900 N 4TH ST, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- Math 33% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dardanelle Primary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dardanelle Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dardanelle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,191
Median home value
$148,300
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 3.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Dwight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 4.0 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Oakland Heights Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 4.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| St John Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dardanelle School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dardanelle Primary School is listed in DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dardanelle Primary School
Dardanelle Primary School is a public elementary school in Dardanelle, AR, part of Dardanelle School District, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dardanelle Primary School
What grades does Dardanelle Primary School serve?
Dardanelle Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Dardanelle Primary School?
Dardanelle Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dardanelle Primary School rank in AR?
Dardanelle Primary School ranks #347 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Dardanelle Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dardanelle Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dardanelle Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dardanelle Primary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Dardanelle Primary School a charter school?
No, Dardanelle Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dardanelle Primary School a Title I school?
No, Dardanelle Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dardanelle Primary School?
71.8% of students at Dardanelle Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (479) 229-4185
- Area population (ZIP 72834)
- 9,908
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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