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SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
29
Schools
22,745
Students
$12,773
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
69.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
73.4%
Graduation Rate
-13.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 22,745 students across 29 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 73.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,773 is below the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07786
HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07781
J. O. KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07564
SONORA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07632
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL09–122,274
SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL10–122,158
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–09890
GEORGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–09708
LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–09633
SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–09744
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIONSCharterKG–122,116
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,773-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
29%
State
52.5%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
18.5%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
22,745
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 29 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.4%, graduation is 13.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 29 public schools, serving a total of 22,745 students.
What is the graduation rate for SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 73.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,773 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
70% of students in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 29 schools in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.