Fordyce Elementary Schools serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Fordyce Elementary Schools placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fordyce Elementary Schools's student population of 389 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fordyce Elementary Schools is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fordyce Elementary Schools is 0.56, 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
#704 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
51%
20%
White
43%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordyce Elementary Schools's ranking?
Fordyce Elementary Schools is ranked #704 out of 993 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Fordyce Elementary Schools?
389 students attend Fordyce Elementary Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fordyce Elementary Schools students are Black, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordyce Elementary Schools?
Fordyce Elementary Schools has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fordyce Elementary Schools offer ?
Fordyce Elementary Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fordyce Elementary Schools part of?
Fordyce Elementary Schools is part of Fordyce School District.
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