Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Junction City 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 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction City Elem. School's student population of 384 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction City 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 Junction City Elem. 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
#759 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
37%
19%
White
56%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City Elem. School's ranking?
Junction City Elem. School is ranked #759 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Junction City Elem. School often compared to?
Junction City Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Junction City Elem. School?
384 students attend Junction City Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Junction City Elem. School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junction City Elem. School?
Junction City Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Junction City Elem. School offer ?
Junction City Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Junction City Elem. School part of?
Junction City Elem. School is part of Junction City School District.
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