Hartford Elementary School in Hartford, AR serves 118 students from Pre–K through grade 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which has remained stable since 2019.
Math proficiency is 66%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and district average of 33%, showing improvement from 57% in 2021.
Reading proficiency is 66%, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 34%, recovering from a previous low of 58% in 2021.
Science proficiency stands at 56%, which is higher than both the state average of 36% and district average of 33%, remaining stable from 2021 to 2022.
Enrollment and socioeconomic demographics have remained steady since 2019, with 57% of students eligible for free lunch, up from 38% in 2018, indicating increased economic need among the student body.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Hartford Elementary School?
118 students attend Hartford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hartford Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartford Elementary School?
Hartford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartford Elementary School offer ?
Hartford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hartford Elementary School part of?
Hartford Elementary School is part of Hackett School District.
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