Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Black Rock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence County School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Black Rock Elementary School?
169 students attend Black Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Black Rock Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Rock Elementary School?
Black Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Rock Elementary School offer ?
Black Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Black Rock Elementary School part of?
Black Rock Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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