George Elementary School

2878 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

George Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

George Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#467 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
14%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in George Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of George Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Elementary School's ranking?
George Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are George Elementary School often compared to?
George Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Tyson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend George Elementary School?
644 students attend George Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Elementary School?
George Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Elementary School offer ?
George Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Elementary School part of?
George Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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