Bearden Elementary School in Bearden, AR serves grades K–6 with 227 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency ranges from 30% to 34%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and slightly higher than the district average of 22%.
Reading proficiency is between 20% and 24%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 25%.
Science proficiency stands between 25% and 29%, which is lower than the state average of 36% but higher than the district average of 23%.
Overall testing rank is in the bottom 50% in Arkansas, with a declining trend from a ranking of #485 in 2017 to #737 in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bearden Elementary School serves the entire district of Bearden, AR, covering an area of approximately 251.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bearden Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Future is Bright
School Rankings
Bearden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#737 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
35%
19%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearden Elementary School's ranking?
Bearden Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bearden Elementary School often compared to?
Bearden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bearden Elementary School?
219 students attend Bearden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bearden Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bearden Elementary School?
Bearden Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bearden Elementary School offer ?
Bearden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bearden Elementary School part of?
Bearden Elementary School is part of Bearden School District.
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