Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parson Hills 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parson Hills Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parson Hills Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parson Hills 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 Parson Hills Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#831 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
27%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parson Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Parson Hills Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Parson Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Parson Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Parson Hills Elementary School?
517 students attend Parson Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Parson Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parson Hills Elementary School?
Parson Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parson Hills Elementary School offer ?
Parson Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parson Hills Elementary School part of?
Parson Hills Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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