Stephens Elementary School (Closed 2015)

655 Arch St
Stephens, AR 71764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(13-14)
40-44%
73%
(13-14)
65-69%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
79%
19%
White
20%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School District Name
Stephens School District
Source: 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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