Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
85%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School, Cave City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School?
262 students attend Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School?
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School part of?
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School is part of Batesville School District.
School Reviews
Review Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
