Springdale School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 29 public schools in Springdale School District, serving 23,176 students. Springdale School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Springdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Springdale School District are Bernice Young Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Hellstern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
School District Name | Springdale School District |
School District Website | http://www.springdaleschools.org |
School District Phone Number | (479) 750-8800 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
# of Schools | 29 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
# of Students | 23,176 Students | 496,099 Students |
# of Teachers | 1,501 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Springdale School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #81 out of 262 school districts (Top 50%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 44% |
![]() | ||
Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% |
![]() |
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.58 |
# of American Indian Students | 117 Students | 3,146 Students |
% American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 388 Students | 8,074 Students |
% Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
# of Hispanic Students | 11,029 Students | 64,857 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 48% | 13% |
# of Black Students | 566 Students | 101,315 Students |
% Black Students | 2% | 20% |
# of White Students | 7,907 Students | 301,858 Students |
% White Students | 34% | 61% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 2,871 Students | 4,014 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | 12% | 1% |
# of Two or more races Students | 298 Students | 12,823 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 1,348 | 16,843 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,703 | 36,976 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,697 | 36,844 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,720 | 36,929 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,806 | 37,788 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,706 | 38,814 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,782 | 38,853 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,719 | 36,316 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,652 | 36,431 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,656 | 36,623 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,677 | 37,736 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,765 | 37,222 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,587 | 35,386 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,343 | 33,052 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 15 | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,258 is less than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
Total Revenue | $246 MM | $10 MM |
![]() | ||
Spending | $238 MM | $10 MM |
![]() | ||
Revenue / Student | $10,597 | $11,132 |
![]() | ||
Revenue / Student | $10,258 | $11,221 |
![]() |
Springdale School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bernice Young Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10%301 Pippen Apple Cir10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Grades: PK-5 | 620 students
- Hunt Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10%3511 Silent Grove Rd10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Grades: PK-5 | 846 students
- Hellstern Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10%7771 Har Ber Ave10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Grades: 6-7 | 969 students
- Walker Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20%1701 S 40th10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
- Springdale School Of Innovations Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%2667 Hylton Rd10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8780
Grades: 7-12 | 774 students
- Willis Shaw Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 50%Rank:9/Top 20%4377 Grimsley Rd10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Grades: PK-5 | 711 students
- John Tyson Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30%1967 Chapman10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Grades: PK-5 | 567 students
- Central Junior High School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30%2811 W Huntsville10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Grades: 8-9 | 924 students
- Sonora Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50%20200 Sonora Rd10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8820
Grades: PK-5 | 664 students
- Helen Tyson Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50%3304 S 40th10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Grades: 6-7 | 828 students
- J. O. Kelly Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50%1879 E Robinson10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8730
Grades: 6-7 | 812 students
- Harp Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%2700 Butterfield Coa10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8740
Grades: PK-5 | 559 students
- Southwest Junior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50%1807 Princeton Ave10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Grades: 8-9 | 634 students
- Monitor Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50%3862 E Monitor Rd Wc 9110
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8749
Grades: PK-5 | 763 students
- Turnbow Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%3390 Habberton Rd10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8785
Grades: PK-5 | 676 students
- George Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2878 S Powell10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8710
Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
- Westwood Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1850 Mcray Ave10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
- Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3600 Falcon10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Grades: PK-5 | 670 students
- Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2634 Oriole St10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8850
Grades: PK-5 | 915 students
- Bayyari Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2199 Scottsdale St10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8760
Grades: PK-5 | 655 students
- Sonora Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%17051 E Hwy 41210
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8821
Grades: 6-7 | 704 students
- Har-ber High School Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%300 Jones Rd10
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8777
Grades: 10-12 | 2,283 students
- Elmdale Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50%420 N West End10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8859
Grades: PK-5 | 631 students
- Jones Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%900 S Powell10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8865
Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
- Parson Hills Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2326 Cardinal Dr10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Grades: PK-5 | 607 students
- Robert E. Lee Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50%400 Quandt10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Grades: K-5 | 469 students
- Springdale High School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1103 W Emma Ave10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8832
Grades: 10-12 | 2,155 students
- Lakeside Junior High School Math: 30% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3050 Hylton Rd10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Grades: 8-9 | 689 students
- George Junior High School Math: 23% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3200 S Powell10
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8750
Grades: 8-9 | 699 students
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.