Greenland Elementary School in Greenland, AR, serves 256 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the 12:1 ratio reported in recent years.
Math proficiency ranges from 45% to 49%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%, while reading proficiency is 25% to 29%, lower than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency is 30% to 34%, which is lower than the state average of 36%, placing the school in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing rank at #562 in 2023.
Graduation rates have consistently exceeded state averages, with a 97% graduation rate in 2023 compared to 88% statewide.
Enrollment has fluctuated around 256 students recently, with 58% eligible for free lunch and 15% for reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting a higher socioeconomic need compared to earlier years when eligibility was near 20%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenland Elementary School's student population of 279 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It's A Great Day To Be A Pirate!
School Rankings
Greenland 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 Greenland Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#562 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenland Elementary School's ranking?
Greenland Elementary School is ranked #562 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Greenland Elementary School often compared to?
Greenland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Greenland Elementary School?
279 students attend Greenland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Greenland Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenland Elementary School?
Greenland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenland Elementary School offer ?
Greenland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenland Elementary School part of?
Greenland Elementary School is part of Greenland School District.
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