Park Avenue Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Park Avenue 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 30% (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 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
40%
20%
White
38%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #761 out of 993 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
654 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Stuttgart School District.
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