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PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
5
Schools
2,494
Students
$13,757
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
31.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 2,494 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,757 is near the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–04374
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–02575
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–09584
PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06395
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL10–12566
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,757Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
25%
State
63.1%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal
11.4%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,494
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateArkansas →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,494 students.
What is the graduation rate for PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,757 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
32% of students in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.