Dardanelle Elementary School

2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Dardanelle Elementary School serves 342 students in grades 4-5.
Dardanelle Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dardanelle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Dardanelle Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Dardanelle Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dardanelle Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
64%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dardanelle Elementary School's ranking?
Dardanelle Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Elementary School?
342 students attend Dardanelle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dardanelle Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dardanelle Elementary School?
Dardanelle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Elementary School offer ?
Dardanelle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dardanelle Elementary School part of?
Dardanelle Elementary School is part of Dardanelle School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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