Altus–denning Elementary School in Altus, AR, serves 135 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which has remained stable over the last five years.
Approximately 71% of students are eligible for free lunch and 7% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting a consistent socioeconomic profile since 2015 in this rural Ozark School District school.
Math proficiency was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 46%, continuing a decline from 43% in 2017.
Reading proficiency for 2022 stood at 45%, higher than the state average of 40% but slightly below the district average of 44%, showing minor fluctuations over recent years.
Science proficiency was 40% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 36% and the district average of 40%, indicating relative stability in science performance.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
99%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Altus-denning Elementary School?
135 students attend Altus-denning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Altus-denning Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altus-denning Elementary School?
Altus-denning Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Altus-denning Elementary School offer ?
Altus-denning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Altus-denning Elementary School part of?
Altus-denning Elementary School is part of Ozark School District.
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