Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alpena 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Alpena Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
228 students
![This chart displays total students of Alpena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Alpena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-1JTmIN.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Alpena 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 Alpena Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alpena 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alpena 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-WiLWyv.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alpena 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alpena 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-bwyXyeZ.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alpena 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alpena 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-DyU8Sq.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alpena Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alpena Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-bg0y99K.png)
Asian
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-3A8ftT.png)
Hispanic
3%
14%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-hyD6t7.png)
Black
n/a
19%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-mWCkdM.png)
White
97%
59%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-CPQ4pg.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alpena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-MfiTke.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alpena Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alpena Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-bnPcfTS.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-NVNLKH.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Alpena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Alpena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/4000/3755/alpena-elementary-school-chart-lfXr3D.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpena Elementary School's ranking?
Alpena Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Alpena Elementary School?
228 students attend Alpena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alpena Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpena Elementary School?
Alpena Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alpena Elementary School offer ?
Alpena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alpena Elementary School part of?
Alpena Elementary School is part of Alpena School District.
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