Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mcrae Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the northern part of Searcy, AR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 77.1 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcrae Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mcrae Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcrae Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcrae Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#237 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
6%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
73%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 is Mcrae Elementary School's ranking?
Mcrae Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mcrae Elementary School often compared to?
Mcrae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sidney Deener Elementary School, Judsonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mcrae Elementary School?
445 students attend Mcrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mcrae Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcrae Elementary School offer ?
Mcrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcrae Elementary School part of?
Mcrae Elementary School is part of Searcy School District.
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