Lavaca Elementary School
Lavaca Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lavaca Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lavaca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lavaca Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Lavaca Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lavaca Elementary School is 0.31, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #197 out of 998 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 83% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lavaca School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lavaca Elementary School is Lavaca High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lavaca Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lavaca Lavaca High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 240 students10
0.3 miles
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5612 0.3 9-12 240 - Lavaca Lavaca Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 261 students10
0.7 miles
603 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479) 674-5618 0.7 5-8 261 - Charleston Charleston Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 525 students10
7.5 miles
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460 7.5 PK-6 525 - Charleston Charleston High School Math: 50% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 408 students10
7.6 miles
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150 7.6 7-12 408 - Barling Barling Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 396 students10
7.8 miles
1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211 7.8 PK-6 396
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