Heber Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(501)362-8155
- Heber Springs Elementary School serves 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Heber Springs Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Heber Springs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Heber Springs Elementary School's student population of 789 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 789 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Heber Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heber Springs Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #157 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 90% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heber Springs School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heber Springs Elementary School is Heber Springs High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Heber Springs Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Heber Springs Heber Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 504 students
0.2 miles
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-3141 0.2 9-12 504 - Heber Springs Heber Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 386 students
0.2 miles
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-2488 0.2 6-8 386 - Higden West Side Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 259 students
9.1 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501)825-7744 9.1 PK-6 259 - Higden West Side High School Grades: 7-12 | 207 students
9.1 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501)825-7241 9.1 7-12 207 - Quitman Quitman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 370 students
11.3 miles
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501)589-2807 11.3 PK-6 370
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