Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guy-perkins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guy-Perkins Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Guy, AR, covering approximately 46.7 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guy-perkins Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guy-perkins Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guy-perkins Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#454 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
8%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guy-perkins Elementary School's ranking?
Guy-perkins Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Guy-perkins Elementary School?
247 students attend Guy-perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Guy-perkins Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guy-perkins Elementary School?
Guy-perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guy-perkins Elementary School offer ?
Guy-perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guy-perkins Elementary School part of?
Guy-perkins Elementary School is part of Guy Perkins School District.
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