Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hurricane Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hurricane Creek Elementary serves the southeast part of Benton, AR, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurricane Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hurricane Creek Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hurricane Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurricane Creek Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#107 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Hurricane Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Hurricane Creek Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hurricane Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Hurricane Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hurricane Creek Elementary School?
435 students attend Hurricane Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hurricane Creek Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurricane Creek Elementary School?
Hurricane Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurricane Creek Elementary School offer ?
Hurricane Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hurricane Creek Elementary School part of?
Hurricane Creek Elementary School is part of Bryant School District.
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