Heber Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(501)362-8155
- Heber Springs Elementary School serves 799 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 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Heber Springs Elementary School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heber Springs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heber Springs Elementary School is 0.17, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #517 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 91% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heber Springs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Heber Springs Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 538 students
0.2 miles
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-3141 0.2 9-12 538 - Heber Springs Heber Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 403 students
0.2 miles
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501)362-2488 0.2 6-8 403 - Higden West Side Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 227 students
9.1 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501)825-7744 9.1 K-6 227 - Higden West Side High School Grades: 7-12 | 215 students
9.1 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501)825-7241 9.1 7-12 215 - Quitman Quitman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 343 students
11.3 miles
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501)589-2807 11.3 PK-6 343
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