Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College Station Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Station Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
College Station Elem. School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Station Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Station Elem. School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
88%
19%
White
7%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Station Elem. School's ranking?
College Station Elem. School is ranked #922 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend College Station Elem. School?
136 students attend College Station Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of College Station Elem. School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Station Elem. School?
College Station Elem. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does College Station Elem. School offer ?
College Station Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is College Station Elem. School part of?
College Station Elem. School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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