Lavaca Elementary School

1000 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lavaca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lavaca Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
346 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Lavaca Elementary 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 Lavaca Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#590 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lavaca Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
87%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Lavaca Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lavaca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lavaca Elementary School's ranking?
Lavaca Elementary School is ranked #590 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lavaca Elementary School?
346 students attend Lavaca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lavaca Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavaca Elementary School?
Lavaca Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lavaca Elementary School offer ?
Lavaca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lavaca Elementary School part of?
Lavaca Elementary School is part of Lavaca School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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