Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elmdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmdale Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elmdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmdale Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
67%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
18%
59%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmdale Elementary School's ranking?
Elmdale Elementary School is ranked #769 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Elmdale Elementary School often compared to?
Elmdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School, Bernice Young Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Elmdale Elementary School?
524 students attend Elmdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elmdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmdale Elementary School?
Elmdale Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elmdale Elementary School offer ?
Elmdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elmdale Elementary School part of?
Elmdale Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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