Oark Elementary School

370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oark Elementary 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Oark Elementary School's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
106 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oark 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 Oark Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#720 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oark Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oark 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.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oark 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.
20-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oark 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
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oark Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oark 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%
White
97%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oark Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Oark 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
81%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oark 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
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oark 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 Oark Elementary School's ranking?
Oark Elementary School is ranked #720 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oark Elementary School?
106 students attend Oark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oark Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oark Elementary School?
Oark Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oark Elementary School offer ?
Oark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oark Elementary School part of?
Oark Elementary School is part of Jasper School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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