PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Situated in the fringe town setting of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, within the vibrant Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan region, the Pea Ridge School District serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. Operating fully as a traditional, non-charter public school district from its central site at 979 Weston Street, the district oversees five operational school campuses catering to a broad developmental spectrum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates 2,670 students, providing structured academic progressions that support early childhood learning through college and career readiness for graduating seniors.

To ensure a supportive and enriching educational environment, the Pea Ridge School District benefits from a substantial workforce context, employing over 870 total full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 321 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 57 instructional aides, and nearly 495 support staff members who deliver crucial administrative, operational, and student assistance services. The district's diverse student body—comprising 1,401 male and 1,269 female students across various cultural backgrounds—thrives under this robust support network. Through strong staffing resources, accessible local campuses, and active community engagement, the district remains dedicated to fostering academic excellence and holistic student development across northwest Arkansas.
5
Total Schools
2,670
Total Students
321.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,259
Hispanic262
Black55
Asian15
Two or More33
American Indian37
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    2,259 (84.6%)
  • Hispanic
    262 (9.8%)
  • Black
    55 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    37 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    33 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
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:5
Students:2,670*
Teachers (FTE):321.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 5 Schools