Newark Elementary School

3549 Cord Rd
Newark, AR 72562

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Newark Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Newark Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

94%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newark Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Newark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

16%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Cedar Ridge School District

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