Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rural Special Elem. School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Special Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rural Special Elem. School's student population of 110 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rural Special Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Special Elem. School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
98%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Special Elem. School's ranking?
Rural Special Elem. School is ranked #207 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Rural Special Elem. School?
110 students attend Rural Special Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rural Special Elem. School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Special Elem. School?
Rural Special Elem. School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rural Special Elem. School offer ?
Rural Special Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rural Special Elem. School part of?
Rural Special Elem. School is part of Mountain View School District.
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