Poyen Elementary School
Tel:
(501)332-2939
- Poyen Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Poyen Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poyen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poyen Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #198 out of 999 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 93% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poyen School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Poyen Elementary School is Poyen High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Poyen High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glen Rose Elementary School (8.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poyen Poyen High School Grades: 7-12 | 283 students
0.0 miles
111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128
(501)332-2939 0.0 7-12 283 - Malvern Glen Rose Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 418 students
8.0 miles
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501)332-3694 8.0 PK-4 418 - Malvern Glen Rose High School Grades: 9-12 | 326 students
8.0 miles
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501)332-3694 8.0 9-12 326 - Malvern Glen Rose Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 316 students
8.0 miles
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501)332-3694 8.0 5-8 316 - Malvern Malvern Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 312 students
8.9 miles
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501)332-7530 8.9 7-8 312
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