ARPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH. — School Profile & District Info

Primary|PALESTINE, Arkansas|PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.

PALESTINE, AR 72372

School Profile

Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
459
Student:Teacher
17:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
99.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
46%
77th percentile in AR
Math Proficiency
47%
71th percentile in AR
Chronic Absenteeism
30.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Worse than average in AR

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,311
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 61%Local 20%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$78,559
-8.2% YoY
Forrest City, AR metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

448
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH.

PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH. has a total enrollment of 459 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST. in PALESTINE, AR.

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