Blytheville Elementary School in Blytheville, AR serves 326 students in grades 3–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 14:1.
Math proficiency is 16%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 9%, showing a decline from 65% in 2013.
Reading proficiency is 13%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and slightly lower than the district average of 15%, continuing a downward trend from 68% in 2012.
Science proficiency stands at 12%, below the state average of 36% but approximately equal to the district average of 11%.
Enrollment decreased from 531 students in 2011 to 326 students currently, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 100%, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blytheville Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Blytheville school district, encompassing approximately 116.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blytheville Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Blytheville 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 Blytheville Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#923 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
79%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blytheville Elementary School's ranking?
Blytheville Elementary School is ranked #923 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Blytheville Elementary School?
307 students attend Blytheville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blytheville Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville Elementary School?
Blytheville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blytheville Elementary School offer ?
Blytheville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blytheville Elementary School part of?
Blytheville Elementary School is part of Blytheville School District.
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