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EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
6
Schools
4,051
Students
$14,077
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 4,051 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,077 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04525
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04475
YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04596
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL07–08616
WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06536
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL09–121,303
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,077Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
41%
State
35.3%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal
23.7%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,051
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,051 students.
What is the graduation rate for EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,077 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.