GOSNELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Gosnell School District is an active, traditional public school system situated in a remote town setting within the Blytheville, Arkansas metropolitan area. Located at 600 HWY 181 in Blytheville, the district operates as an independent, non-charter system managing two operational schools that deliver comprehensive primary and secondary education spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Representing a key educational hub for its region—which falls within Arkansas's 1st Congressional District, 19th State Senate District, and 34th State House District—the district maintains open communication with families and researchers through its main administrative line at (870) 532-4000 and its official portal at gosnellschool.net.

According to 2024–2025 NCES data, the district serves a total enrollment of 1,215 students, comprised of 660 male and 555 female pupils across its grade levels. The student body reflects a varied demographic composition, including 663 White, 368 Black, 95 Hispanic, 83 students identifying with two or more races, 5 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To effectively support this student population, the district employs a total workforce of 437.16 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated professional context includes 194.16 FTE teachers, 9 FTE instructional aides, and 234 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring a strong framework for both classroom instruction and operational services across its campuses.
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Total Schools
1,215
Total Students
194.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOSNELL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White663
Hispanic95
Black368
Asian5
Two or More83
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    663 (54.6%)
  • Black
    368 (30.3%)
  • Hispanic
    95 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    83 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in GOSNELL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,215*
Teachers (FTE):194.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in GOSNELL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools