Serving 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Peake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peake Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Arkadelphia, AR, covering approximately 328 square miles. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 9.2 miles, and the furthest edge located 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peake Elementary School's student population of 783 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peake 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 Peake Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#616 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
35%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peake Elementary School's ranking?
Peake Elementary School is ranked #616 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Peake Elementary School?
783 students attend Peake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Peake Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peake Elementary School?
Peake Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peake Elementary School offer ?
Peake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peake Elementary School part of?
Peake Elementary School is part of Arkadelphia School District.
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