Bentonville School District

500 Tiger Blvd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Bentonville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 18,536 students in Bentonville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bentonville School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 37% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Bentonville School District are Willowbrook Elementary School, Bright Field Middle School and Evening Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Bentonville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
18,536 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
1,279 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Bentonville School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#4 out of 260 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bentonville   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bentonville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bentonville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bentonville   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
225 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,436 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,179 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
599 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
3%
20%
# White Students
13,077 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
129 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
891 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
1,527
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,425
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,464
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,482
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,440
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,405
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,448
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,466
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,439
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,557
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,326
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,353
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,187
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
17
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,194 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$231 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bentonville   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$226 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Bentonville   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,479
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bentonville   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,194
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bentonville   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bentonville School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willowbrook Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Sw Gator Rd
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Grades: K-4
| 846 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bright Field Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5101 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 418-7200
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Evening Star Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9649 W. Pleasant Grove Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 360-7400
Grades: K-4
| 810 students
Rank: #44.
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5303 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 683 students
Rank: #55.
Elm Tree Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Elm Tree Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5650
Grades: K-4
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Apple Glen Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Orchard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5580
Grades: K-4
| 499 students
Rank: #77.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5790
Grades: K-4
| 724 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Junior High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Grades: 7-8
| 675 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Junior High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1501 Ne Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
Rank: #1010.
Cooper Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Blowing Spring Rd
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(479) 254-5000
Grades: K-4
| 626 students
Rank: #1111.
Centerton Gamble Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Gamble Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Grades: K-4
| 739 students
Rank: #1212.
Osage Creek Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3001 Sw Featherston
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-5972
Grades: K-4
| 618 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Park At Morning Star
Math: 65% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Sw Liberty Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3200
Grades: K-4
| 729 students
Rank: #1414.
Ardis Ann Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Hwy 72 W
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5510
Grades: 5-6
| 551 students
Rank: #1515.
Bentonville High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 Se J St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,159 students
Rank: #1616.
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: #1717.
Grimsley Junior High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 N Vaughn Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 867 students
Rank: #1818.
Old High Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
406 Nw Second St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5450
Grades: 5-6
| 548 students
Rank: #1919.
Ruth Barker Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Se 18th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 497 students
Rank: #2020.
Creekside Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2901 Sw 28th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-9600
Grades: 5-6
| 649 students
Rank: #2121.
Bentonville West High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1351 Gamble
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,279 students
Rank: #2222.
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Se 14th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5930
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #2323.
R.e. Baker Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Nw Third St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5720
Grades: K-4
| 420 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bentonville School District?
Bentonville School District manages 23 public schools serving 18,536 students.
What is the rank of Bentonville School District?
Bentonville School District is ranked #4 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bentonville School District?
70% of Bentonville School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bentonville School District?
Bentonville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bentonville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,194 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 18,536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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