For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 674 students in East End School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in East End School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
674 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East End School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)1.1%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
2%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
85%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,734 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,104 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,734
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,104
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best East End School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anne Watson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 W Panther Drive
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bigelow High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 W Panther Drive
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East End School District?
East End School District manages 2 public schools serving 674 students.
What is the rank of East End School District?
East End School District is ranked #100 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 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 East End School District?
85% of East End School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East End School District?
East End School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is East End School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,104 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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