Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heber Springs Elem. School's student population of 675 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heber Springs Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 993 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #277 out of 993 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 36% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Heber Springs Elem. School?
675 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 Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-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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