Serving 302 students in grades 4-5, Dardanelle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dardanelle Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dardanelle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardanelle Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#375 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
56%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dardanelle Elementary School's ranking?
Dardanelle Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dardanelle Elementary School often compared to?
Dardanelle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dardanelle Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Elementary School?
302 students attend Dardanelle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dardanelle Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dardanelle Elementary School?
Dardanelle Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Elementary School offer ?
Dardanelle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dardanelle Elementary School part of?
Dardanelle Elementary School is part of Dardanelle School District.
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