Lavaca School District

203 Fir St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lavaca 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 784 students in Lavaca School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lavaca School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
784 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lavaca School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#138 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
38%
38%
40%
31%
36%
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,224 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,726 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,224
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,726
$13,043

Best Lavaca School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lavaca Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
603 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5618
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Lavaca Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5613
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Lavaca High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5612
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lavaca School District?
Lavaca School District manages 3 public schools serving 784 students.
What is the rank of Lavaca School District?
Lavaca School District is ranked #137 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Lavaca School District?
83% of Lavaca School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lavaca School District?
Lavaca School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lavaca School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,726 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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