Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ARP EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Arp, TX school district, covering approximately 84.2 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arp Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Forward Ever Be Our Watchword
School Rankings
Arp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arp Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4308 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
63%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arp Elementary School's ranking?
Arp Elementary School is ranked #4308 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Arp Elementary School often compared to?
Arp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Arp Elementary School?
455 students attend Arp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Arp Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arp Elementary School?
Arp Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arp Elementary School offer ?
Arp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arp Elementary School part of?
Arp Elementary School is part of Arp Independent School District.
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