Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stephens 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
79%
20%
White
20%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stephens School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Stephens Elementary School?
189 students attend Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Stephens Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephens Elementary School?
Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Stephens Elementary School part of?
Stephens Elementary School is part of Stephens School District.
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