PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOWARD PERRIN ELEMENTARY
BENTON, AR 72019

465 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Perrin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Benton, Arkansas, and is part of the Benton School District. Situated at 1201 Smithers Drive, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its emphasis on academic growth and student development, Perrin Elementary focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school is integrated into the broader Benton School District framework, which prioritizes community engagement, robust academic programming, and student success. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies and educational resources through the official district website at http://bentonschools.org. By aligning with the district's mission, Perrin Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture centered on student achievement and well-rounded development.

465

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	33
Black	54
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
346 (74.4%)
Black
54 (11.6%)
Hispanic
33 (7.1%)
Two or More
28 (6.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)778-7411
Website:	http://bentonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	53.1%
Male	218	46.9%

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