Top Rankings
Springdale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 21,788 students in Springdale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Springdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
29 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
21,788 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
1,545 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springdale School District, which is ranked within the top 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
49%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
31%
58%
% Hawaiian
14%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,113 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,986 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$286 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$283 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,113
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,986
$13,043
Best Springdale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Pippen Apple Cir
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Silent Grove Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Gr: 6-7 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4377 Grimsley Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
John Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8780
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8780
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2811 W Huntsville
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Gr: 8-9 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Don Tyson School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Hylton Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8780
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8780
Gr: K-12 | 2,022 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Harp Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Butterfield Coa
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8740
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8740
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Helen Tyson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3304 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Gr: 6-7 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Monitor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3862 E Monitor Rd Wc 91
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8749
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8749
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Har-ber High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Jones Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8777
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8777
Gr: 10-12 | 2,304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Falcon
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2634 Oriole St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8850
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8850
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
George Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2878 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8710
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8710
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Turnbow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3390 Habberton Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8785
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8785
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Southwest Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Princeton Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Gr: 8-9 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20200 Sonora Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8820
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8820
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Bayyari Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2199 Scottsdale St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8760
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8760
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Sonora Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17051 E Hwy 412
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8821
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8821
Gr: 6-7 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
J. O. Kelly Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1879 E Robinson
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8730
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8730
Gr: 6-7 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8865
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8865
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Parson Hills Elem. School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2326 Cardinal Dr
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Elmdale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 N West End
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8859
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8859
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Hylton Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Gr: 8-9 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2828.
George Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8750
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8750
Gr: 8-9 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Springdale High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 W Emma Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8832
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8832
Gr: 10-12 | 2,195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springdale School District?
Springdale School District manages 29 public schools serving 21,788 students.
What is the rank of Springdale School District?
Springdale School District is ranked #126 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springdale School District?
49% of Springdale School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springdale School District?
Springdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Springdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,986 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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