Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rison Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rison, AR, encompassing approximately 468.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rison Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rison Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rison Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#221 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
19%
19%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rison Elementary School's ranking?
Rison Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Rison Elementary School often compared to?
Rison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Rison Elementary School?
427 students attend Rison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rison Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rison Elementary School?
Rison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rison Elementary School offer ?
Rison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rison Elementary School part of?
Rison Elementary School is part of Cleveland County School District.
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