Ringgold Elementary School

536 River St
Benton, AR 72015
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Ringgold Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Ringgold Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ringgold Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
492 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Ringgold Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Ringgold Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#304 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
8%
20%
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White
74%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ringgold Elementary School's ranking?
Ringgold Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Ringgold Elementary School often compared to?
Ringgold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angie Grant Elementary School, Caldwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School?
492 students attend Ringgold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ringgold Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ringgold Elementary School?
Ringgold Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ringgold Elementary School offer ?
Ringgold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ringgold Elementary School part of?
Ringgold Elementary School is part of Benton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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