St. Charles: Schools & Education
St. Charles is served by 8 public schools. Park Avenue Elementary School is the largest at 644 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 2,744 students.
- ~31 residents per school (vs Arkansas ~445).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 31 residents per school. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STUTTGART SCHOOL DISTRICT, STUTTGART SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 0500001, 0500066, 0512960 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,744 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 221 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,906 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 69.5% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northern Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 31.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northern Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Pine Bluff |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,703,295,136 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 31.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | -4 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 205 WEST MAXWELL STREET, DEWITT AR 72042 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12