LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY

ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
1900 WALNUT ST
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
502 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Louisa Perritt Primary School is a public institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, serving as a foundational part of the Arkadelphia Public School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest learners, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment where students can build the essential skills necessary for long-term educational success. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the faculty and staff emphasize literacy, numeracy, and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Arkadelphia school system, Louisa Perritt Primary benefits from a community-focused approach to education. The school prioritizes meaningful partnerships with families and local stakeholders to create a cohesive learning community. Through its commitment to excellence and its engagement with the local community, the school works to ensure that every student receives a balanced and high-quality early childhood education that reflects the district’s overall goals for student achievement and growth.
502
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (42.0 %)
  • Black
    191 (38.0 %)
  • Two or More
    61 (12.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)246-2260
Website: http://arkadelphiaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 95
Kindergarten 138
Grade 1 122
Grade 2 147
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARKADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
407 Students
1305 CADDO STREET
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th