Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Randy Hughes 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blevins Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 232.4 square miles around Blevins, AR. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Randy Hughes Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Randy Hughes 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 Randy Hughes 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
#930 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)28.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Randy Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Randy Hughes Elementary School is ranked #930 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Randy Hughes Elementary School?
196 students attend Randy Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Randy Hughes Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Randy Hughes Elementary School?
Randy Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Randy Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Randy Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Randy Hughes Elementary School part of?
Randy Hughes Elementary School is part of Blevins School District.
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