Deer Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(15-16)
50-54%
44%
(15-16)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
12%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
21%
White
(15-16)
93%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
How many students attend Deer Elementary School?
127 students attend Deer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Deer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Elementary School?
Deer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer Elementary School offer ?
Deer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deer Elementary School part of?
Deer Elementary School is part of Deer/Mt. Judea School District.

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