Clarendon Elementary School in Clarendon, AR serves 214 students from kindergarten through grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency at the school ranges from 15% to 19%, significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 17%.
Reading proficiency is between 10% and 14%, well below the state average of 40% and slightly below the district average of 12%.
Science proficiency also falls short at 10% to 14%, which is lower than the state average of 36% but higher than the district average of 10%.
Enrollment has declined from 303 students in 2019 to 214 in 2025, with minority enrollment currently at 74%, reflecting a racially diverse student body in this rural Arkansas elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarendon Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clarendon, AR, covering approximately 403.6 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 28.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarendon Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarendon 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 Clarendon Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#905 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)6.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Clarendon Elementary School's ranking?
Clarendon Elementary School is ranked #905 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Elementary School?
240 students attend Clarendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clarendon Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarendon Elementary School?
Clarendon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarendon Elementary School offer ?
Clarendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarendon Elementary School part of?
Clarendon Elementary School is part of Clarendon School District.
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