Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward D. Trice 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward D. Trice Elementary School's attendance zone serves the entire Texarkana, AR school district, encompassing approximately 195.4 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward D. Trice Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edward D. Trice 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 Edward D. Trice Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#589 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
10%
8%
Showing 2009–2019. 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 is Edward D. Trice Elementary School's ranking?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Edward D. Trice Elementary School often compared to?
Edward D. Trice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Edward D. Trice Elementary School?
473 students attend Edward D. Trice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Edward D. Trice Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward D. Trice Elementary School?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edward D. Trice Elementary School offer ?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward D. Trice Elementary School part of?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.
In what neighborhood is Edward D. Trice Elementary School located?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School is located in the Pinson Park neighborhood of Texarkana, AR.
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