Top Rankings
Parkers Chapel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 778 students in Parkers Chapel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Parkers Chapel School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
778 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parkers Chapel School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,631 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,377
$13,133
Spending / Student
$10,631
$13,044
Best Parkers Chapel School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkers Chapel Elem. School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-9767
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-9767
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Chapel High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2360
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkers Chapel School District?
Parkers Chapel School District manages 2 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of Parkers Chapel School District?
Parkers Chapel School District is ranked #20 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parkers Chapel School District?
83% of Parkers Chapel School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkers Chapel School District?
Parkers Chapel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Parkers Chapel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,631 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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