For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 453 students in 72434, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72434, AR are Sloan-hendrix Elem. School and Imboden Area Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72434 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72434, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72434, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Imboden Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W 3rd St
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-3015
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
72434, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Greyhound Cir
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: 5-7 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72434, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72434, AR include Sloan-hendrix Elem. School and Imboden Area Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72434?
2 public elementary schools are located in 72434.
What is the racial composition of students in 72434?
72434 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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