PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 1501 W Court Street in Paragould, Arkansas, the Paragould School District serves as an active, traditional public school system set within a distant town community setting. Operating seven operational campuses across its metropolitan area, the district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a student body of 3,166 learners, reflecting a vibrant local population that includes 2,329 White, 248 Hispanic, 232 Black, 180 multiracial, and 151 Pacific Islander students, along with Asian and Native American peers. This broad scope ensures that neighborhood families have access to complete PK–12 academic pathways close to home.

To foster a supportive and effective learning environment, the Paragould School District relies on a robust workforce totaling nearly 1,279 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional framework is anchored by more than 457 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by 113 instructional aides and over 708 dedicated support staff members who manage administrative, operational, and student-care needs. Operating fully and independently as a traditional public school system in Arkansas's 1st Congressional District, the district maintains a strong infrastructure aimed at academic development and community growth. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can learn more about district initiatives and school programs by visiting their website at paragould.k12.ar.us.
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Total Schools
3,166
Total Students
457.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,329
Hispanic248
Black232
Asian15
Two or More180
American Indian11
Pacific Islander151
  • White
    2,329 (73.6%)
  • Hispanic
    248 (7.8%)
  • Black
    232 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    180 (5.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    151 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
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:7
Students:3,166*
Teachers (FTE):457.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 7 Schools