Prairie Grove Elementary School

300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753

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Top 30%

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Prairie Grove Elementary School serves 817 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Prairie Grove Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 817 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Prairie Grove Elementary School's student population of 817 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

817 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Prairie Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Prairie Grove Elementary School is 0.31, 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

#246 out of 998 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Prairie Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

63%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairie Grove 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Grove 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Prairie Grove 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

20%

White

83%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Prairie Grove 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

0.31

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Prairie Grove 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

38%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prairie Grove 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

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Prairie Grove School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Grove Elementary School's ranking?

Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).

How many students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School?

817 students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

83% of Prairie Grove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Grove Elementary School?

Prairie Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Prairie Grove Elementary School offer ?

Prairie Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 817 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education