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Lafayette County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 516 students in Lafayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lafayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
516 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Lafayette County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
312 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
61%
19%
# White Students
156 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
30%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
32
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,277 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,027 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,277
$12,914
Spending / Student
$16,027
$12,826
Best Lafayette County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Alexander Ln
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 7th St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette County School District?
Lafayette County School District manages 2 public schools serving 516 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette County School District?
Lafayette County School District is ranked #254 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County School District?
61% of Lafayette County School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette County School District?
Lafayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lafayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,027 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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