Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hector Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hector Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Hector, AR, covering approximately 298.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 20-30 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.6 miles, and the furthest edge reaching up to 21.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hector Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hector Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hector Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#454 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
4%
9%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-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 Hector Elementary School's ranking?
Hector Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hector Elementary School often compared to?
Hector Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Elementary School, Atkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hector Elementary School?
245 students attend Hector Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hector Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hector Elementary School?
Hector Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hector Elementary School offer ?
Hector Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hector Elementary School part of?
Hector Elementary School is part of Hector School District.
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