Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imboden Area Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imboden Area Charter School's student population of 70 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Imboden Area Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imboden Area Charter School is 0.12, 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
#809 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
94%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
10%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imboden Area Charter School's ranking?
Imboden Area Charter School is ranked #809 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Imboden Area Charter School?
70 students attend Imboden Area Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Imboden Area Charter School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imboden Area Charter School?
Imboden Area Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Imboden Area Charter School offer ?
Imboden Area Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imboden Area Charter School part of?
Imboden Area Charter School is part of Imboden Charter School District.
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