Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imboden Area Charter 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imboden Area Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Imboden Area Charter School's student population of 63 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Imboden Area Charter 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 Imboden Area Charter School is 0.19, 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
#720 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imboden Area Charter School's ranking?
Imboden Area Charter School is ranked #720 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Imboden Area Charter School?
63 students attend Imboden Area Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Imboden Area Charter School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imboden Area Charter School?
Imboden Area Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Imboden Area Charter School offer ?
Imboden Area Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Imboden Area Charter School part of?
Imboden Area Charter School is part of Imboden Charter School District.
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