PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pea Ridge Primary School, located at 1411 Weston St in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pea Ridge School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports early childhood development, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its youngest students. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the primary school aims to build a strong educational base that prepares children for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive learning experience. Through its official website (http://www.prs.k12.ar.us), the school keeps families informed about academic programs, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a key component of the Pea Ridge community, the primary school plays a vital role in upholding the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student success in Northwest Arkansas.

587

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	59
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
505 (86.0%)
Hispanic
59 (10.1%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)451-8183
Website:	http://pearidgeps.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 182

Grade 2 192