Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Pine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Pine Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Mountain Pine 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 Mountain Pine Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#737 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
4%
19%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Pine Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Pine Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mountain Pine Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Pine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountain Pine Elementary School?
320 students attend Mountain Pine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mountain Pine Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Pine Elementary School?
Mountain Pine Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Pine Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Pine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Pine Elementary School part of?
Mountain Pine Elementary School is part of Mountain Pine School District.
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