Gurdon Primary School

About Gurdon Primary School

Gurdon Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant school located in the heart of Gurdon, Arkansas. It is a place where students can learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Gurdon Primary School offers a comprehensive curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of each individual student. They have a wide range of classes that cover every subject from math to music. The school also has a strong emphasis on the arts, with a variety of after-school activities such as art, drama, and music.
The staff at Gurdon Primary School is highly dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. They are committed to creating a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school also has an active parent-teacher organization that works to ensure that the students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
Gurdon Primary School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all of its students. They strive to create an environment where students can learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.

Address:	401 N 10th St Gurdon, AR 71743
Phone:	(870) 353-4321
Site:	www.go-devils.net
Grades:	Pre-K – 4
Enrollment:	298 students

Overview Gurdon Primary School

Gurdon Primary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Gurdon Primary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gurdon Primary School

Gurdon Primary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Gurdon Primary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.