Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Asbell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Asbell Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asbell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asbell Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
18%
20%
White
43%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #627 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Asbell Elementary School?
329 students attend Asbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Asbell Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asbell Elementary School?
Asbell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Asbell Elementary School offer ?
Asbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Asbell Elementary School part of?
Asbell Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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