Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
King Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
King 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 King Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
46%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
443 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of King Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.
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