Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sloan-hendrix Elem. 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 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School's student population of 385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sloan-hendrix Elem. 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 Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is 0.08, which is less 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
#504 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
96%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sloan-hendrix Elem. School's ranking?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is ranked #504 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sloan-hendrix Elem. School?
385 students attend Sloan-hendrix Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sloan-hendrix Elem. School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sloan-hendrix Elem. School?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sloan-hendrix Elem. School offer ?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sloan-hendrix Elem. School part of?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is part of Sloan-Hendrix School District.
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