Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountainburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountainburg Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Mountainburg school district, covering approximately 196.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.7 miles and the furthest edge located 17.9 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mountainburg Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountainburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainburg Elementary School is 0.14, 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
#301 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
93%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Mountainburg Elementary School's ranking?
Mountainburg Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 989 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountainburg Elementary School?
338 students attend Mountainburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mountainburg Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainburg Elementary School?
Mountainburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountainburg Elementary School offer ?
Mountainburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountainburg Elementary School part of?
Mountainburg Elementary School is part of Mountainburg School District.
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