Dardanelle Primary School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Dardanelle Primary School
Dardanelle Primary School is an elementary school located in Dardanelle, Arkansas. It is part of the Dardanelle School District, serving students in grades K-4. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for all students.
At Dardanelle Primary School, students are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning. The school has a strong emphasis on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, as well as a variety of specialty classes such as music, art, physical education, and library.
The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports teams, and after-school programs. These activities provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests and develop new skills.
At Dardanelle Primary School, the staff and faculty strive to create an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, and success. They work closely with families to ensure that each student is supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Address:
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834Phone:
(479) 229-4185
Site:
Grades:
K – 3
Enrollment:
587 students
Overview Dardanelle Primary School
Dardanelle Primary School serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Dardanelle Primary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Verdict on Dardanelle Primary School
Dardanelle Primary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dardanelle Primary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.