Altheimer–martin Elementary School in Altheimer, AR, serves 90 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
The student body is predominantly Black (94%), with 88% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a consistent high level of socioeconomic need since 2013.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dollarway School District average of 49%, showing a decline from previous years.
Reading proficiency stands at 45%, higher than the state average of 40% but below the district average of 47%, with a downward trend compared to earlier years.
Science proficiency is 40%, surpassing the state average of 36% but below the district average of 43%, indicating slight improvement from the prior year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
95%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dollarway School District
Source: 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Altheimer-martin Elementary School?
90 students attend Altheimer-martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Altheimer-martin Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altheimer-martin Elementary School?
Altheimer-martin Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altheimer-martin Elementary School offer ?
Altheimer-martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Altheimer-martin Elementary School part of?
Altheimer-martin Elementary School is part of Dollarway School District.
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