C. D. Franks 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 34%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students (14-15)
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)6%
12%
Black
(14-15)27%
21%
White
(14-15)59%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)8%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend C. D. Franks Elementary School?
217 students attend C. D. Franks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of C. D. Franks Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does C. D. Franks Elementary School offer ?
C. D. Franks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is C. D. Franks Elementary School part of?
C. D. Franks Elementary School is part of Ashdown School District.
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