Average
#518 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 50% in state
Based on limited data
Gentry Primary School
Elementary School · Gentry School District · Gentry, AR
An elementary school in Gentry, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
201 S GILES AVE, Gentry, AR 72734
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AR statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gentry 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average557/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gentry), 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
$68,716
Median home value
$198,000
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Delbert Pete & Pat Allen EleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–2 | 4.7 mi | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gentry School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gentry Primary School is listed in GENTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gentry Primary School
Gentry Primary School is a public elementary school in Gentry, AR, part of Gentry School District, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 1,036 schools in AR. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gentry Primary School
What grades does Gentry Primary School serve?
Gentry Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Gentry Primary School?
Gentry Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Primary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gentry Primary School rank in AR?
Gentry Primary School ranks #518 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Gentry Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gentry Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gentry Primary School a charter school?
No, Gentry Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gentry Primary School a Title I school?
No, Gentry Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gentry Primary School?
63.4% of students at Gentry 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (479) 736-2252
- Area population (ZIP 72734)
- 8,385
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 72734; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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