Fouke Elementary School in Fouke, AR serves 532 students from prekindergarten through 5th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 45%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%, while reading proficiency is 32%, lower than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency is 27%, below the state average of 36%, and the school's overall testing rank is in the bottom 50% statewide.
The school's overall ranking declined from #300 in 2021 to #535 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in performance.
Minority enrollment is 8%, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch has more than doubled since 2018, increasing from 38% to approximately 71%, reflecting notable socioeconomic changes in the student body.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fouke Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 279.7 square miles around Fouke, AR. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fouke Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fouke 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 Fouke Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#535 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fouke Elementary School's ranking?
Fouke Elementary School is ranked #535 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Fouke Elementary School?
514 students attend Fouke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fouke Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fouke Elementary School?
Fouke Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fouke Elementary School offer ?
Fouke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fouke Elementary School part of?
Fouke Elementary School is part of Fouke School District.
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