Fordyce Elementary Schools in Fordyce, AR, serves 370 students from prekindergarten through grade 6, with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Minority enrollment is 57%, with a majority of Black (49%) and White (43%) students; the school has seen a significant decline in free lunch eligibility from 89% in 2021 to 30% in 2023.
Math proficiency is 40–44%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and above the district average of 23% in 2023, showing fluctuating performance over recent years.
Reading proficiency is 34%, lower than the state average of 40% and slightly above the district average of 30%, with scores declining from 38% in 2018 to 34% in 2022.
The school's overall ranking improved slightly to #539 in 2023 from #704 in 2021 but remains in the bottom 50% statewide, reflecting ongoing challenges in academic outcomes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fordyce Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 221 square miles in Fordyce, AR, with a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school and distances to the zone's edge averaging 7.9 miles, extending up to 22.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fordyce Elementary Schools's student population of 338 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fordyce Elementary Schools 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 Fordyce Elementary Schools is 0.59, 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
#539 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
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%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: 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 #539 out of 989 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Fordyce Elementary Schools?
338 students attend Fordyce Elementary Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fordyce Elementary Schools students are Black, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordyce Elementary Schools?
Fordyce Elementary Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fordyce Elementary Schools offer ?
Fordyce Elementary Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordyce Elementary Schools part of?
Fordyce Elementary Schools is part of Fordyce School District.
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