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#417 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 40% in state
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
Elementary School · Pea Ridge School District · Pea Ridge, AR
An elementary school in Pea Ridge, AR serving grades 3rd – 4th.
781 W PICKENS RD, Pea Ridge, AR 72751
- Math 53% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pea Ridge Intermediate School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pea Ridge Intermediate 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pea Ridge), 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
$92,173
Median home value
$258,200
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pea Ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pea Ridge Intermediate School is listed in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pea Ridge Intermediate School
Pea Ridge Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Pea Ridge, AR, part of Pea Ridge School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pea Ridge Intermediate School
What grades does Pea Ridge Intermediate School serve?
Pea Ridge Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
Pea Ridge Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Intermediate School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pea Ridge Intermediate School rank in AR?
Pea Ridge Intermediate School ranks #417 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Pea Ridge Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pea Ridge Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pea Ridge Intermediate School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pea Ridge Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Pea Ridge Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pea Ridge Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Pea Ridge Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
36.3% of students at Pea Ridge Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (479) 451-8183
- Area population (ZIP 72751)
- 9,324
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 72751; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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