Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lavaca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LAVACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the entire school district in Lavaca, AR, covering an area of approximately 63.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lavaca Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Minds that Think. Hearts that Care. Hands that Serve.
School Rankings
Lavaca 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 Lavaca Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#500 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavaca Elementary School's ranking?
Lavaca Elementary School is ranked #500 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lavaca Elementary School?
322 students attend Lavaca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lavaca Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lavaca Elementary School?
Lavaca Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lavaca Elementary School offer ?
Lavaca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavaca Elementary School part of?
Lavaca Elementary School is part of Lavaca School District.
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