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Smackover Elementary School

701 Magnolia St
Smackover, AR 71762
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Top 20%
Tel: (870) 725-3601
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Smackover Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Smackover 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Smackover Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Smackover 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 Smackover 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
#150 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
12%
20%
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White
82%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Smackover-Norphlet School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smackover Elementary School's ranking?

Smackover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Smackover Elementary School?

473 students attend Smackover Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Smackover Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Smackover Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Smackover Elementary School offer ?

Smackover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Smackover Elementary School part of?

Smackover Elementary School is part of Smackover-Norphlet School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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