Shirley Elementary School

154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shirley 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shirley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Shirley Elementary School's student population of 192 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Shirley Elementary 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 Shirley Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#911 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shirley 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 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shirley 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
95%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Shirley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shirley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirley Elementary School's ranking?
Shirley Elementary School is ranked #911 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Shirley Elementary School?
192 students attend Shirley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shirley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Elementary School?
Shirley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shirley Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Shirley Elementary School part of?
Shirley Elementary School is part of Shirley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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