County Line Elementary School in Branch, AR has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is approximately equal to the district average and slightly higher than some nearby schools such as Charleston Elementary (1:14).
Math proficiency at the school was 40–44% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39% but has declined from 70–74% in 2019, showing a downward trend in recent years.
Reading proficiency stands at 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40%, but significantly lower than earlier levels above 60% in 2019, indicating a notable decline.
Science proficiency was 40–44% in 2022, higher than the state average of 36%, with a slight decrease from 45–49% in 2021.
Enrollment remained stable around 302 students with approximately 99% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting a high socioeconomic need population that has increased from 47% in 2018.
Overall school ranking has declined from #68 in 2019 to #368 in 2023, signaling a decrease in performance relative to other Arkansas elementary schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: County Line Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Branch, AR, covering approximately 143.3 square miles. The area is typically reached within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 13 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
County Line Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
County Line 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 County Line Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#368 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is County Line Elementary School's ranking?
County Line Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are County Line Elementary School often compared to?
County Line Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charleston Elementary School, Ozark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend County Line Elementary School?
327 students attend County Line Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of County Line Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of County Line Elementary School?
County Line Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does County Line Elementary School offer ?
County Line Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is County Line Elementary School part of?
County Line Elementary School is part of County Line School District.
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