Morrilton Elementary School

1203 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Morrilton Elementary School serves 353 students in grades 2-3.
Morrilton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morrilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Morrilton Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Morrilton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Morrilton Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
17%
20%
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White
63%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morrilton Elementary School's ranking?
Morrilton Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Morrilton Elementary School?
353 students attend Morrilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Morrilton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morrilton Elementary School?
Morrilton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morrilton Elementary School offer ?
Morrilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Morrilton Elementary School part of?
Morrilton Elementary School is part of South Conway County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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