Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turnbow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turnbow Elementary School serves the southeast part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 15.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turnbow Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Turnbow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turnbow Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#598 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
23%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thoroughbreds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turnbow Elementary School's ranking?
Turnbow Elementary School is ranked #598 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Turnbow Elementary School often compared to?
Turnbow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonora Elementary School, Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Turnbow Elementary School?
599 students attend Turnbow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Turnbow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turnbow Elementary School?
Turnbow Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turnbow Elementary School offer ?
Turnbow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turnbow Elementary School part of?
Turnbow Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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