Mount Ida School District

338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
434 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mount Ida School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#126 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
39%
40%
40%
38%
36%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
90%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,058 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,394 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,058
$13,136
Spending / Student
$13,394
$13,047

Best Mount Ida School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bobby Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mount Ida School District?
Mount Ida School District manages 2 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Mount Ida School District?
Mount Ida School District is ranked #139 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ida School District?
90% of Mount Ida School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Ida School District?
Mount Ida School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Mount Ida School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,394 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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