L.f. Henderson Intermediate School
Tel:
(870)898-3561
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School serves 331 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
L.f. Henderson Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School's student population of 331 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- L.f. Henderson Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of L.f. Henderson Intermediate School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #627 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 29% | 21% |
| White | 61% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ashdown School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to L.f. Henderson Intermediate School is Ashdown High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ashdown Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashdown Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashdown Ashdown High School Grades: 9-12 | 413 students
0.4 miles
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870)898-3562 0.4 9-12 413 - Ashdown Ashdown Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 339 students
0.8 miles
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870)898-5138 0.8 6-8 339 - Ashdown Margaret Daniels Primary Grades: K-2 | 336 students
1.2 miles
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870)898-4711 1.2 K-2 336 - Texarkana Pleasant Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 505 students
13.2 miles
6500 Pleasant Grove Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903)838-0528 13.2 PK-2 505 - Texarkana Pleasant Grove Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 474 students
13.2 miles
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903)832-0001 13.2 3-5 474
School Reviews
| 5 I highly recommend this school, the teachers and staff are devoted to each and every child and help them based on the specific needs of the child. They offer a variety of extracurricalar activities and academic programs. My kids love the schools at ashdown and my daughters grades and social skills improved when they transfered to this district. thanks - Posted by Parent - deer3 |
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