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 lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(14-15)2%
12%
White
(14-15)94%
62%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-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 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?
94% of Deer Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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