Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raymond F. Orr Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School's student population of 300 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond F. Orr Elem. School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
8%
20%
White
50%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond F. Orr Elem. School's ranking?
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School is ranked #524 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Raymond F. Orr Elem. School?
300 students attend Raymond F. Orr Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Raymond F. Orr Elem. School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond F. Orr Elem. School?
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raymond F. Orr Elem. School offer ?
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raymond F. Orr Elem. School part of?
Raymond F. Orr Elem. School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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