Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norphlet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
17%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Norphlet Elementary School?
185 students attend Norphlet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Norphlet Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norphlet Elementary School?
Norphlet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norphlet Elementary School offer ?
Norphlet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norphlet Elementary School part of?
Norphlet Elementary School is part of Smackover-Norphlet School District.
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