Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oark Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Oark, AR, covering approximately 614.5 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 27.5 miles and the furthest point reaching 41.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oark Elementary School's student population of 107 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oark Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oark Elementary School's ranking?
Oark Elementary School is ranked #719 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oark Elementary School?
107 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 Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oark Elementary School?
Oark Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oark Elementary School offer ?
Oark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oark Elementary School part of?
Oark Elementary School is part of Jasper School District.
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