3549 Cord Rd
Newark, AR 72562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Newark Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Newark Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Newark Elementary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Newark 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 Newark 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
94%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.12
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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 (17-18)
16%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newark Elementary School's ranking?

Newark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% 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 Newark Elementary School?

276 students attend Newark Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Newark Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Elementary School?

Newark Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Newark Elementary School offer ?

Newark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Newark Elementary School part of?

Newark Elementary School is part of Cedar Ridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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