Fayetteville School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 16 public schools in Fayetteville School District, serving 10,017 students. Fayetteville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Fayetteville School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Fayetteville School District are Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Fayetteville School District |
| School District Website | http://www.fayar.net |
| School District Phone Number | (479) 444-3000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 16 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 10,017 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 694 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Fayetteville School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #22 out of 262 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 53 Students | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 358 Students | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,220 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 12% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 933 Students | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | 9% | 20% |
| # of White Students | 6,802 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 68% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 59 Students | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 592 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 886 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 847 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 803 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 729 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 859 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 808 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 761 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 731 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 694 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 777 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 734 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 687 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 701 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,471 is higher than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,919 is less than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $125 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $109 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,471 | $11,132 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,919 | $11,221 |
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Fayetteville School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Vandergriff Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5%2975 E Township St10
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4 | 670 students
- Root Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5%1529 Mission Blvd10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4 | 417 students
- Mcnair Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5%3030 E Mission Blvd10
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6 | 747 students
- Butterfield Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10%3050 N Old Missouri Rd10
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: K-4 | 529 students
- Woodland Junior High School Math: 66% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10%1 E Poplar St10
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Grades: 7-8 | 746 students
- Happy Hollow Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20%300 S Ray Ave10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-4 | 498 students
- Holcomb Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20%2900 N Salem Rd10
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: K-4 | 656 students
- Fayetteville Virtual Academy- District Conversion Charter School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20%300 S Ray Ave10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: 4-12 | 214 students
- Leverett Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20%1124 W Cleveland St10
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: K-4 | 276 students
- Holt Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30%2365 N Rupple Rd10
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6 | 459 students
- Fayetteville High School East Math: 50% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30%1001 W Stone St10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Grades: 9-12 | 2,568 students
- Owl Creek School Math: 58% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30%375 N Rupple Rd10
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Grades: K-6 | 762 students
- Asbell Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%1500 N Sang Ave10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: K-4 | 324 students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%425 N Nighland Ave10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4 | 313 students
- Ramay Junior High School Math: 46% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50%401 S Sang Ave10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Grades: 7-8 | 634 students
- Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2350 Old Farmington Rd10
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Grades: 9-12 | 204 students
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