Earle Elementary School in Earle, AR serves grades K–6 with an enrollment of 200 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency at the school is between 10–14%, significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 12%, showing consistently low performance in recent years.
Reading proficiency ranges from 6–9%, also lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 11%, with no improvement trend over the past years.
Science proficiency is 10–14%, which is below the state average of 36% and district average of 11%, indicating ongoing challenges across core subjects.
Enrollment decreased from 373 students in 2013 to 200 in 2023, while minority enrollment remains high at 96%, reflecting demographic stability in its predominantly Black student body.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Earle Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Earle school district, covering approximately 136.5 square miles. The zone is located in Earle, AR, with typical drives to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 12.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earle Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educational Excellence for Everyone
School Rankings
Earle 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 Earle Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#953 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Black
94%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
Showing 2003–2025. 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 Earle Elementary School's ranking?
Earle Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Earle Elementary School?
195 students attend Earle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Earle Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Earle Elementary School?
Earle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Earle Elementary School offer ?
Earle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earle Elementary School part of?
Earle Elementary School is part of Earle School District.
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