Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Noble 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noble Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Noble Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
18%
19%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Noble Elementary School?
405 students attend Noble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Noble Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble Elementary School offer ?
Noble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Noble Elementary School part of?
Noble Elementary School is part of Hamburg School District.
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