For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,152 students in Little River County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Little River County, AR are Oscar Hamilton Elementary School, Ashdown Elementary School and Ashdown Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little River County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Little River County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Little River County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 N 10th St
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ashdown Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Foster Drive
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Ellen Street
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Little River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
410 Burke St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Gr: 3-5
P O Box 360
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Winthrop, AR 71866
(870) 381-7373
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Little River County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Little River County, AR include Oscar Hamilton Elementary School, Ashdown Elementary School and Ashdown Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Little River County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Little River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Little River County?
Little River County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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