School district or education agency · NCES 0505680

El Dorado School District

El Dorado, AR

District overview See comparisons

Students3,879

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools6

operational schools · 2023–24

Students3,879

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$12,820

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictARUnited States

Academic standing2019

34th percentile43rd percentile49th percentile

This district is 9 percentile points lower than the state figure and 15 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

32.7%22.7%27.8%

This district is 10.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$13,809$14,265$19,509

This district is $456 per student lower than the state figure and $5,700 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$12,820$12,339$15,859

This district is $481 per student higher than the state figure and $3,039 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,422$1,679$1,964

This district is $743 per student higher than the state figure and $458 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$560$353$336

This district is $207 per student higher than the state figure and $224 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$998$1,067$1,793

This district is $69 per student lower than the state figure and $795 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,556$6,786$8,742

This district is $230 per student lower than the state figure and $2,186 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,099$2,193$3,769

This district is $94 per student lower than the state figure and $1,670 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$7,135$12,365$11,715

This district is $5,230 per student lower than the state figure and $4,580 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$174$869

This district is $174 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:113:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

353:1344:1376:1

This district is 9 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 23 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

149.4165.8138.9

This district is 16.4 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 10.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

19.120.818.5

This district is 1.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.40.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.2%3.1%2.6%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

6.1%10.6%12.0%

This district is 4.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

9.0%13.1%14.0%

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.9%6.5%3.9%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

86.1%95.0%95.8%

This district is 8.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-6.1%-0.9%+0.5%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

100.0%65.1%50.6%

This district is 34.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 49.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

9.2%6.3%4.5%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

22.6%11.4%9.0%

This district is 11.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 13.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

22.1%5.9%6.7%

This district is 16.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 15.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.7%13.9%5.1%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

22.3%18.2%14.4%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 51,816 students

46.8%

Grades 6–8843 students

21.7%

Grades 9–121,218 students

31.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten269

Grade 1307

Grade 2326

Grade 3332

Grade 4285

Grade 5297

Grade 6289

Grade 7250

Grade 8304

Grade 9296

Grade 10318

Grade 11328

Grade 12276

Students by race and ethnicity

Black or African American1,836 (47.3%)

White1,409 (36.3%)

Hispanic/Latino395 (10.2%)

Two or more races189 (4.9%)

Asian46 (1.2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

579.4All district staff, full-time equivalent

286.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

11School counselors, full-time equivalent

74Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4.5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

19.5School administrators, full-time equivalent

75Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers19.3 FTE

Elementary teachers153.8 FTE

Secondary teachers105.4 FTE

Ungraded teachers8.5 FTE

Elementary school counselors6 FTE

Secondary school counselors5 FTE

Instructional coordinators8.5 FTE

District administrators5 FTE

District administrative support27.5 FTE

School administrative support21 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff45.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

282Total completers

282Regular diplomas

15Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

AR100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.2%

AR3.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

6.1%Students learning English252 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District6.1%

AR10.6%

U.S.12.0%

9.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services371 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.0%

AR13.1%

U.S.14.0%

3.9%Students with Section 504 plans163 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.9%

AR6.5%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services10 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

AR1.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

86.1%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District86.1%

AR95.0%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

4,194children ages 5 to 17

934estimated to live in families below the poverty line

22.3%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District22.3%

AR18.2%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in AR receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Marion School DistrictMarion, AR3,886 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Arkansas Virtual AcademyLittle Rock, AR3,936 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Arkansas Connections AcademyBentonville, AR3,804 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Nettleton School DistrictJonesboro, AR3,823 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Mountain Home School DistrictMountain Home, AR3,839 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Middle schools

1High schools

3Elementary schools

6Town setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

18.7%Federal

34.9%State

46.3%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$12,820Total current spending per student

$6,581Instruction per student

$5,384Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$10.5MFederal revenue18.7% of total revenue

$19.5MState revenue34.9% of total revenue

$25.9MLocal revenue46.3% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,581Instructionper student

$5,384Student and instructional supportper student

$998Special educationper student

$1,456Building operations and maintenanceper student

$521Student transportationper student

$855Food servicesper student

$406Technologyper student

People costs

$26.6MSalaries$6,556 per student

$8.5MEmployee benefits$2,099 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2.3MEquipmentFY 2023

$9.8MCapital outlay$2,422 per student

$7.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$28.9MDebt outstanding at year end$7,135 per student

$1.7MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$402KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.9MTitle I$476 per student

$1.2MIDEA special education$295 per student

$2.5MChild nutrition$607 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$12,616

FY 2023$12,820

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,273

FY 2023$2,422

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,594

FY 2023$7,135

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2118.7%

772 of 4,121 students

2021–2230%

1,222 of 4,079 students

2022–2332.7%

1,310 of 4,004 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE6 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE6 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs6 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

415Out-of-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →690In-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →20Law-enforcement referrals6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests6 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi6 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber6 reporting schools

0Student devices reported5 reporting schools

2Weapon-possession reports6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →45Attacks without a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents6 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?32.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,004 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$12,820current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?353:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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