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Cossatot River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 861 students in Cossatot River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cossatot River School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
861 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cossatot River School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
231 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
570 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
56
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
3
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,847 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,661 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,847
$12,914
Spending / Student
$17,661
$12,826
Best Cossatot River School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wickes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 School Dr
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2346
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2346
Grades: 3-6
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Umpire K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-2141
Grades: K-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Cossatot River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Hwy 71 S
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-4200
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cossatot River Primary School
Magnet School
122 E Adair St
Vandervoort, AR 71972
(870) 387-6923
Vandervoort, AR 71972
(870) 387-6923
Grades: K-2
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cossatot River School District?
Cossatot River School District manages 4 public schools serving 861 students.
What is the rank of Cossatot River School District?
Cossatot River School District is ranked #87 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cossatot River School District?
66% of Cossatot River School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cossatot River School District?
Cossatot River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cossatot River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,661 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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