For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 386 students in Earle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Earle School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
386 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Earle School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
92%
19%
% White
3%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,228 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,699 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,228
$13,132
Spending / Student
$19,699
$13,043
Best Earle School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Barton St
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Third St
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Earle School District?
Earle School District manages 2 public schools serving 386 students.
What is the rank of Earle School District?
Earle School District is ranked #254 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Earle School District?
92% of Earle School District students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Earle School District?
Earle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Earle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,699 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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