Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monitor 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% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monitor Elementary serves the northeast part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest point being 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monitor Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monitor 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 Monitor Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#528 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
49%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
25%
57%
Hawaiian
17%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Monitor Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Mallards
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monitor Elementary School's ranking?
Monitor Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Monitor Elementary School often compared to?
Monitor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Monitor Elementary School?
586 students attend Monitor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Monitor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monitor Elementary School?
Monitor Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monitor Elementary School offer ?
Monitor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monitor Elementary School part of?
Monitor Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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