North Crossett Primary School in Crossett, AR serves 354 students from pre–kindergarten to 1st grade with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
Math proficiency is 35%, which is lower than the state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 21%; math scores have declined from 47% in 2018 to 35% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 16%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 23%, showing a clear downward trend since 2012 when proficiency was above 75%.
Science proficiency is 21%, which is lower than the state average of 36% but slightly higher than the district average of 20%.
Enrollment by race reflects a diverse student body with 37% Black, 59% White, and 3% Hispanic students, and 67% of students qualify for free lunch, a figure that has increased from 42% in 2005, indicating growing socioeconomic need in this rural Arkansas primary school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
37%
19%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Crossett Primary School?
354 students attend North Crossett Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Crossett Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Crossett Primary School?
North Crossett Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Crossett Primary School offer ?
North Crossett Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is North Crossett Primary School part of?
North Crossett Primary School is part of Crossett School District.
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