Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Junction City Elem. 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction City Elem. School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction City Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junction City Elem. School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#851 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
34%
20%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City Elem. School's ranking?
Junction City Elem. School is ranked #851 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Junction City Elem. School often compared to?
Junction City Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Junction City Elem. School?
355 students attend Junction City Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Junction City Elem. School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction City Elem. School?
Junction City Elem. School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Junction City Elem. School offer ?
Junction City Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Junction City Elem. School part of?
Junction City Elem. School is part of Junction City School District.
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