Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Springs Elementary School serves the northwest part of Cabot, AR, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Springs Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Springs Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#118 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Springs Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mountain Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magness Creek Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountain Springs Elementary School?
494 students attend Mountain Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain Springs Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Springs Elementary School?
Mountain Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Springs Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Springs Elementary School part of?
Mountain Springs Elementary School is part of Cabot School District.
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