Lepanto Elementary School in Lepanto, AR serves grades K–2 with an enrollment of 126 students and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the district recent ratio of 15:1.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 40%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 39% but slightly below the district average of 42%.
Reading proficiency is 43%, which is higher than the state average of 40% and the district average of 38%, showing some improvement from previous years with a trend upward since 2018.
Science proficiency was 31% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 37%.
Enrollment declined from 224 students in 2018 to 126 in 2023, with a decreasing share of students eligible for free lunch from 72% in 2014 to 62% in 2023, indicating demographic and socioeconomic shifts in this rural Arkansas elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Attendance Zone: Lepanto Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Lepanto, AR, covering an area of approximately 115.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.2 miles and the furthest edge located 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lepanto Elementary School's student population of 175 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lepanto Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
8%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Lepanto Elementary School?
175 students attend Lepanto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lepanto Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lepanto Elementary School?
Lepanto Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lepanto Elementary School offer ?
Lepanto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lepanto Elementary School part of?
Lepanto Elementary School is part of East Poinsett County School District.
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