Mountainburg Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Mountainburg Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mountainburg Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
263 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountainburg Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Mountainburg Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
3%
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
14%

Black
1%
20%

White
94%
59%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainburg Elementary School's ranking?
Mountainburg Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountainburg Elementary School?
263 students attend Mountainburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mountainburg Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainburg Elementary School?
Mountainburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountainburg Elementary School offer ?
Mountainburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mountainburg Elementary School part of?
Mountainburg Elementary School is part of Mountainburg School District.
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