East Poinsett County School District

502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 610 students in East Poinsett County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in East Poinsett County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
610 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

East Poinsett County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#110 out of 260 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Poinsett County   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Poinsett County   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.
37%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Poinsett County   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.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Poinsett County   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
71 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
12%
20%
# White Students
469 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
50
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
45
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,311 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,089 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Poinsett County   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
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of East Poinsett County   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
$14,311
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Poinsett County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,089
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Poinsett County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Poinsett County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
412 S Main St
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Grades: 3-6
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
East Poinsett Co. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2331
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District manages 3 public schools serving 610 students.
What is the rank of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District is ranked #117 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Poinsett County School District?
77% of East Poinsett County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Poinsett County School District?
East Poinsett County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is East Poinsett County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,089 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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