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Earle School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
371 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Earle School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
95%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,709 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,620 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,709
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,620
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Earle School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
1425 2nd Street
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16432 Hwy 64
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Earle School District?
Earle School District manages 2 public schools serving 371 students.
What is the rank of Earle School District?
Earle School District is ranked #254 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Earle School District?
95% of Earle School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Earle School District?
Earle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Earle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,620 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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