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Poyen Elementary School

111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128

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Poyen Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Poyen Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poyen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Poyen Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

257 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Poyen Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Poyen Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#131 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Poyen Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poyen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poyen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Poyen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Poyen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

White

94%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Poyen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Poyen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Poyen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Poyen School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poyen Elementary School's ranking?

Poyen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Poyen Elementary School?

257 students attend Poyen Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Poyen Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Poyen Elementary School?

Poyen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Poyen Elementary School offer ?

Poyen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Poyen Elementary School part of?

Poyen Elementary School is part of Poyen School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education