Gosnell School District

The Gosnell School District in Arkansas consists of two schools: Gosnell High School and Gosnell Elementary School. While Gosnell Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Arkansas elementary schools and earned a 4-star rating, Gosnell High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, now sitting at 185th and 186th in the past two years with a 2-star rating.

Gosnell Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in math and English language arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.9% of Gosnell Elementary students were proficient or better in math, compared to 44.8% for the district and 36.4% statewide. Both schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, with Gosnell Elementary at 75.76% and Gosnell High at 69.44% in 2022-2023, suggesting a relatively high-need student population.

The data also reveals that Gosnell High School spends $10,350 per student, while Gosnell Elementary spends $9,298 per student, both above the state average. However, Gosnell Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.9, compared to 10.8 at Gosnell High School, which may contribute to the stronger academic performance at the elementary level. The performance gap between the two schools suggests a potential disconnect in the academic progression from elementary to high school within the district, which may warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.