School district or education agency · NCES 0511220

Parkers Chapel School District

El Dorado, AR

District overview See comparisons

Students778

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students778

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$10,405

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

46th percentile43rd percentile49th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points higher than the state figure and 3 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

18.4%22.7%27.8%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$11,483$14,265$19,509

This district is $2,782 per student lower than the state figure and $8,026 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$10,405$12,339$15,859

This district is $1,934 per student lower than the state figure and $5,454 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$413$1,679$1,964

This district is $1,266 per student lower than the state figure and $1,551 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$390$353$336

This district is $37 per student higher than the state figure and $54 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$587$1,067$1,793

This district is $480 per student lower than the state figure and $1,206 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$5,781$6,786$8,742

This district is $1,005 per student lower than the state figure and $2,961 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$1,978$2,193$3,769

This district is $215 per student lower than the state figure and $1,791 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$14,733$12,365$11,715

This district is $2,368 per student higher than the state figure and $3,018 per student higher 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

9:113:115:1

This district is 4.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 6.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

354:1344:1376:1

This district is 10 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 22 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

203.7165.8138.9

This district is 37.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 64.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

19.320.818.5

This district is 1.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.8 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.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.6%10.6%12.0%

This district is 10.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

9.4%13.1%14.0%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.8%6.5%3.9%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.8%95.0%95.8%

This district is 3.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-8.6%-0.9%+0.5%

This district is 7.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

40.0%65.1%50.6%

This district is 25.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

3.1%6.3%4.5%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

0.0%11.4%9.0%

This district is 11.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

4.9%5.9%6.7%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

18.2%13.9%5.1%

This district is 4.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 13.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

10.2%18.2%14.4%

This district is 8.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 5365 students

46.9%

Grades 6–8163 students

21.0%

Grades 9–12250 students

32.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten52

Grade 169

Grade 261

Grade 359

Grade 459

Grade 565

Grade 654

Grade 750

Grade 859

Grade 962

Grade 1064

Grade 1168

Grade 1256

Students by race and ethnicity

White644 (82.8%)

Black or African American70 (9.0%)

Hispanic/Latino33 (4.2%)

Two or more races24 (3.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native4 (0.5%)

Asian3 (0.4%)

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?

158.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

88Teachers, full-time equivalent

2.2School counselors, full-time equivalent

15Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

3School administrators, full-time equivalent

8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Kindergarten teachers3.3 FTE

Elementary teachers28.2 FTE

Secondary teachers52.6 FTE

Ungraded teachers3.9 FTE

Elementary school counselors1.2 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators1.8 FTE

District administrators2 FTE

District administrative support4 FTE

School administrative support7 FTE

Other support staff25.5 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?

55Total completers

55Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

AR100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

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.

0.6%Students learning English5 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

AR10.6%

U.S.12.0%

9.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services80 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.4%

AR13.1%

U.S.14.0%

4.8%Students with Section 504 plans41 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.8%

AR6.5%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

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?

98.8%Teachers reported as certified

63Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District98.8%

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.

587children ages 5 to 17

60estimated to live in families below the poverty line

10.2%about 1 in 10 school-age children

District10.2%

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.

Hackett School DistrictHackett, AR780 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →West Fork School DistrictWest Fork, AR778 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Lavaca School DistrictLavaca, AR784 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Piggott School DistrictPiggott, AR773 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Pangburn School DistrictPangburn, AR771 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

2Town 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.

9.8%Federal

51.8%State

38.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$10,405Total current spending per student

$5,976Instruction per student

$3,819Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$949KFederal revenue9.8% of total revenue

$5MState revenue51.8% of total revenue

$3.7MLocal revenue38.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$5,976Instructionper student

$3,819Student and instructional supportper student

$587Special educationper student

$1,326Building operations and maintenanceper student

$326Student transportationper student

$610Food servicesper student

$171Technologyper student

People costs

$4.9MSalaries$5,781 per student

$1.7MEmployee benefits$1,978 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$330KEquipmentFY 2023

$349KCapital outlay$413 per student

$19KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$12.5MDebt outstanding at year end$14,733 per student

$232KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$200KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$114KTitle I$135 per student

$198KIDEA special education$234 per student

$287KChild nutrition$339 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$10,176

FY 2023$10,405

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$45

FY 2023$413

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$14,374

FY 2023$14,733

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?

2020–2116.6%

128 of 773 students

2021–2212.7%

100 of 786 students

2022–2318.4%

144 of 784 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE2 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 programs2 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?

23Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →25In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Physical restraint1 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-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

1Student devices reported2 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Threats without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents2 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?18.4% chronically absent2022–23 · 784 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?$10,405current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?354:1 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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