Crossett Elementary School in Crossett, AR serves 702 students from prekindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 35%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 21%; math scores declined from 46% in 2019 to 35% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 16%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 23%, with a downward trend from 31% in 2019 to 16% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 21%, below the state average of 36% yet slightly above the district average of 20%, showing a slight decline from 23% in 2021 to 21% in 2022.
Enrollment increased from 679 students in 2022 to 733 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased slightly from 60% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, reflecting minor changes in socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crossett Elementary School serves an attendance area of approximately 215 square miles in Crossett, AR, covering the entire district. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crossett Elementary School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Crossett 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 Crossett 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
#770 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
35%
19%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossett Elementary School's ranking?
Crossett Elementary School is ranked #770 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Crossett Elementary School often compared to?
Crossett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Elementary School, Noble Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Crossett Elementary School?
699 students attend Crossett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Crossett Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossett Elementary School?
Crossett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossett Elementary School offer ?
Crossett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossett Elementary School part of?
Crossett Elementary School is part of Crossett School District.
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