Serving 272 students in grades 2-3, Ivory Primary 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
69%
19%
White
26%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivory Primary School's ranking?
Ivory Primary School is ranked #838 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ivory Primary School?
272 students attend Ivory Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ivory Primary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivory Primary School?
Ivory Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ivory Primary School offer ?
Ivory Primary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Ivory Primary School part of?
Ivory Primary School is part of Camden Fairview School District.
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