George Elementary School
Tel:
(479)750-8710
- George Elementary School serves 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
George Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 628 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #415 out of 999 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 21% |
| White | 17% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | 8% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springdale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Elementary School is George Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. O. Kelly Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springdale George Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 729 students
0.2 miles
3200 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8750 0.2 8-9 729 - Springdale J. O. Kelly Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 760 students
0.8 miles
1879 E Robinson
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8730 0.8 6-7 760 - Springdale Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 599 students
1.2 miles
900 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8865 1.2 PK-5 599 - Springdale Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 910 students
1.4 miles
2634 Oriole St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)750-8850 1.4 PK-5 910 - Springdale John Tyson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 561 students
1.5 miles
1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
(479)750-8862 1.5 PK-5 561
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