Arkansas City Elementary School in Arkansas City, AR serves 57 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade, with a student–teacher ratio currently unreported but historically noted as 5:1 in 2005.
Math proficiency at Arkansas City Elementary was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Mcgehee School District average of 36%.
Reading proficiency stands at 45% in 2022, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 29%, though this represents a decline from earlier years when rates surpassed 60%.
Science proficiency was 40% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 36% and district average of 25%.
Graduation rates have been stable at approximately 90% since 2018, which is higher than the Arkansas state average near 88% and slightly below the Mcgehee District's rates around 90%.
Minority enrollment is significant, with 51% Black (not Hispanic) students and 47% White (not Hispanic) students, while free and reduced–price lunch eligibility remains steady at 61% and 11% respectively over the past five years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
51%
19%
White
47%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Arkansas City Elementary School?
57 students attend Arkansas City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Arkansas City Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Arkansas City Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Arkansas City Elementary School part of?
Arkansas City Elementary School is part of Mcgehee School District.
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