Kingsland Elementary School (Closed 2020)

16650 Hwy 79
Rison, AR 71665
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingsland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(18-19)
40-49%
47%
(18-19)
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
34%
19%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Kingsland Elementary School?
97 students attend Kingsland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kingsland Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsland Elementary School?
Kingsland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kingsland Elementary School offer ?
Kingsland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kingsland Elementary School part of?
Kingsland Elementary School is part of Cleveland County School District.

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