Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heber Springs Elementary 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 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heber Springs Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 72.2 square miles in Heber Springs, AR. Most families are within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heber Springs Elementary School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heber Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heber Springs Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#271 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
89%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heber Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Heber Springs Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Heber Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Heber Springs Elementary 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Heber Springs Elementary School?
743 students attend Heber Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Heber Springs Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 Elementary School?
Heber Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heber Springs Elementary School offer ?
Heber Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heber Springs Elementary School part of?
Heber Springs Elementary School is part of Heber Springs School District.
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