Serving 510 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elmdale Elementary School serves the northwest part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmdale Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elmdale 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 Elmdale Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#838 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
74%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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)27.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
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 #838 out of 989 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 Bernice Young Elementary School, Harp Elementary School, Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
510 students attend Elmdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Elmdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Elmdale Elementary School offer ?
Elmdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmdale Elementary School part of?
Elmdale Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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