Elm Tree Elementary School in Bentonville, AR, serves 531 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the district average of 18:1.
Math proficiency is 65%, which is higher than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Bentonville School District average of 63%.
Reading proficiency ranges from 55% to 59%, exceeding the state average of 40% but falling below the district average of 64%.
Science proficiency is reported between 50% and 54%, higher than the state average of 36% but lower than the district average of 56%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #8 in 2010 to #56 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in relative performance over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Elm Tree Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bentonville, AR, covering an area of approximately 79.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elm Tree Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings
Elm Tree Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Tree Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#56 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
4%
19%
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White
76%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Tree Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Elm Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Elm Tree Elementary School?
583 students attend Elm Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Elm Tree Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Tree Elementary School?
Elm Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elm Tree Elementary School offer ?
Elm Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Tree Elementary School part of?
Elm Tree Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
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