Gosnell School District

600 Hwy 181
Gosnell, AR 72315
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gosnell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 561 students in Gosnell School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary School in Gosnell School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
704 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
307,363 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
20,447 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Gosnell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#51 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gosnell   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gosnell   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gosnell   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gosnell   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gosnell   School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,737 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
5,477 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
44,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
268 Students
59,055 Students
% Black Students
23%
19%
# White Students
729 Students
179,571 Students
% White Students
62%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
14,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,650
# Students in K Grade:
75
34,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
21,283
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
15,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
1,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
1,520
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
1,277
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
1,201
# Ungraded Students:
-
68

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,506 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,609 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gosnell   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gosnell   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,506
$12,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gosnell   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,609
$12,826
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gosnell   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gosnell School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Grades: K-6
| 561 students

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links