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Louisa Perritt Primary

1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Louisa Perritt Primary serves 408 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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Louisa Perritt Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Louisa Perritt Primary's student population of 408 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Louisa Perritt Primary is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
36%
19%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Louisa Perritt Primary?
408 students attend Louisa Perritt Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Louisa Perritt Primary students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisa Perritt Primary?
Louisa Perritt Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louisa Perritt Primary offer ?
Louisa Perritt Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisa Perritt Primary part of?
Louisa Perritt Primary is part of Arkadelphia School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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