Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arkansas Connections Academy 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
180 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
(16-17)
35-39%
47%
(16-17)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
18%
20%
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White
66%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School?
180 students attend Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School?
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School part of?
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School is part of Arkansas Connections Academy School District.

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