Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monitor 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 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monitor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monitor Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monitor 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 Monitor Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#629 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
26%
58%
Hawaiian
22%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monitor Elementary School's ranking?
Monitor Elementary School is ranked #629 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Monitor Elementary School?
587 students attend Monitor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Monitor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monitor Elementary School?
Monitor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monitor Elementary School offer ?
Monitor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monitor Elementary School part of?
Monitor Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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