Heber Springs Elem. School

901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heber Springs Elem. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heber Springs Elem. School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
756 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Heber Springs Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heber Springs Elem. School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#283 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Heber Springs Elem. School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heber Springs Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heber Springs Elem. School's ranking?
Heber Springs Elem. School is ranked #283 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Heber Springs Elem. School often compared to?
Heber Springs Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Heber Springs Elem. School?
756 students attend Heber Springs Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Heber Springs Elem. School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heber Springs Elem. School?
Heber Springs Elem. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heber Springs Elem. School offer ?
Heber Springs Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heber Springs Elem. School part of?
Heber Springs Elem. School is part of Heber Springs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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