Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Junction City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Junction City Elementary School serves the entire Junction City, AR district, covering approximately 203.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction City Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction City Elementary 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 Junction City Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#682 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
37%
19%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City Elementary School's ranking?
Junction City Elementary School is ranked #682 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Junction City Elementary School often compared to?
Junction City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkers Chapel Elementary School, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Junction City Elementary School?
356 students attend Junction City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Junction City Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Junction City Elementary School offer ?
Junction City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Junction City Elementary School part of?
Junction City Elementary School is part of Junction City School District.
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