Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crawford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crawford Elementary School serves the eastern part of Russellville, AR, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most families in this zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crawford Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crawford 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 Crawford Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#694 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Crawford Elementary School's ranking?
Crawford Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Crawford Elementary School often compared to?
Crawford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Valley Elementary School, Atkins 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
399 students attend Crawford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Crawford Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crawford Elementary School offer ?
Crawford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crawford Elementary School part of?
Crawford Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.
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