Oark Elementary School

370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852

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Oark Elementary School serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Oark Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 97 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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

School Overview

Oark Elementary School's student population of 97 students has grown by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

97 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Oark Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Oark Elementary School is 0.04, 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

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#829 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oark 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)

11-19%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oark 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 Oark 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

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

White

98%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.04

0.59

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

85%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oark 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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jasper School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oark Elementary School's ranking?

Oark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Oark Elementary School?

97 students attend Oark Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Oark Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

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

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

What grades does Oark Elementary School offer ?

Oark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Oark Elementary School part of?

Oark Elementary School is part of Jasper School District.

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