Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Asbell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Asbell Elementary School serves the northwest area of Fayetteville, AR, covering approximately 5.9 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asbell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Asbell Elementary School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Asbell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asbell Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asbell Elementary School's ranking?
Asbell Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Asbell Elementary School often compared to?
Asbell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Happy Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Asbell Elementary School?
319 students attend Asbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Asbell Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asbell Elementary School?
Asbell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Asbell Elementary School offer ?
Asbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asbell Elementary School part of?
Asbell Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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