Rison Elementary School

Summary:

Rison Elementary School, a public school serving grades K-6 with 377 students, stands out as a high-performing institution in the Cleveland County School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages in core academic subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 40.4% to 58.3% compared to the state's 33.8% to 38%.

Rison Elementary's strong academic performance is complemented by a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11, lower than nearby schools and the state average. However, the school also serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 64.99% to 71.99% of its population receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this challenge, Rison Elementary invests significantly in its students, spending $16,678 per student, well above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Coleman Elementary School, Thirty-Fourth Street Elementary School, and Southwood Elementary School, Rison Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, student-teacher ratio, and spending per student. The closest school that performs comparably to Rison Elementary is Woodlawn Elementary School, located about 8 miles away.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 Main
       Rison, AR  71665


(870) 325-6894

District: Cleveland County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,678 Help


Students who attend Rison Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
19.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rison Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (19.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rison Elementary School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Rison Elementary School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rison Elementary School is $16,678.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rison Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cleveland County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County School District 62nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rison Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 47.82 270th 440 38.6%
2008 64.05 175th 439 60.1%
2009 55.52 231st 445 48.1%
2010 56.34 234th 457 48.8%
2011 56.00 245th 471 48.0%
2012 67.11 162nd 468 65.4%
2013 60.74 200th 476 58.0%
2014 44.52 317th 471 32.7%
2015 24.30 381st 466 18.2%
2016 43.96 308th 494 37.7%
2017 55.92 212th 485 56.3%
2018 49.47 258th 480 46.3%
2019 61.96 201st 488 58.8%
2021 62.34 193rd 496 61.1%
2022 66.51 159th 487 67.4%
2023 62.60 190th 492 61.4%
2024 64.02 173rd 497 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Rison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 249 93 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 342
1990 250 101 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 258 111 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 259 129 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 266 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 259 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 248 102 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 248 102 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 256 101 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 224 106 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 244 117 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 246 114 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 255 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 252 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 252 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 250 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 242 84 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 269 82 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 266 77 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 288 82 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2009 263 82 1 5 6 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 276 82 1 7 1 0 0 0 367
2011 261 81 0 5 0 0 0 0 347
2012 244 83 0 5 0 0 0 0 332
2013 235 95 0 5 0 0 2 0 337
2014 230 106 0 8 0 0 1 0 345
2015 235 110 0 6 0 0 5 0 356
2016 244 117 0 9 0 0 3 0 373
2017 231 113 0 10 0 0 1 0 355
2018 230 105 0 12 1 0 4 0 352
2019 225 103 0 14 2 0 3 0 347
2020 186 94 0 12 1 0 5 0 298
2021 290 116 0 12 1 0 11 0 430
2022 294 88 0 10 1 0 14 0 407
2023 277 74 5 6 2 0 13 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 16.5 19.7 n/a
1989 342 19.0 18.0 n/a
1990 351 20.0 17.5 38.7
1991 369 20.1 18.3 39.6
1992 391 20.5 19.0 39.9
1993 393 19.7 19.9 47.1
1994 383 20.8 18.4 42.3
1995 353 22.8 15.5 43.1
1996 353 22.8 15.5 43.1
1997 359 21.8 16.5 47.1
1998 331 21.8 15.2 48.6
1999 362 17.8 20.3 56.4
2000 362 23.0 15.7 52.2
2001 358 23.0 15.6 58.4
2002 343 25.0 13.7 54.8
2003 343 25.0 13.7 54.8
2004 348 23.0 15.1 57.8
2005 327 25.0 13.1 55
2006 354 22.0 16.1 54
2007 347 27.0 12.9 61.1
2008 378 29.0 13.0 53.7
2009 357 27.0 13.2 54.1
2010 367 28.0 13.5 56.7
2011 347 23.0 15.0 49.3
2012 332 24.1 13.7 56.9
2013 337 23.8 14.1 50.7
2014 345 21.4 16.1 66.4
2015 356 23.0 15.4 61.8
2016 373 22.0 16.9 72.9
2017 355 23.1 15.3 27.3
2018 352 24.8 14.1 27.6
2019 347 23.4 14.7 68.3
2020 298 29.5 10.0 77.5
2021 430 37.7 11.3 70.2
2022 407 36.8 11.0 72
2023 377 34.2 11.0 65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 16.5 19.7 n/a
1989 342 19.0 18.0 n/a
1990 351 20.0 17.5 38.7
1991 369 20.1 18.3 39.6
1992 391 20.5 19.0 39.9
1993 393 19.7 19.9 47.1
1994 383 20.8 18.4 42.3
1995 353 22.8 15.5 43.1
1996 353 22.8 15.5 43.1
1997 359 21.8 16.5 47.1
1998 331 21.8 15.2 48.6
1999 362 17.8 20.3 56.4
2000 362 23.0 15.7 52.2
2001 358 23.0 15.6 58.4
2002 343 25.0 13.7 54.8
2003 343 25.0 13.7 54.8
2004 348 23.0 15.1 57.8
2005 327 25.0 13.1 55
2006 354 22.0 16.1 54
2007 347 27.0 12.9 61.1
2008 378 29.0 13.0 53.7
2009 357 27.0 13.2 54.1
2010 367 28.0 13.5 56.7
2011 347 23.0 15.0 49.3
2012 332 24.1 13.7 56.9
2013 337 23.8 14.1 50.7
2014 345 21.4 16.1 66.4
2015 356 23.0 15.4 61.8
2016 373 22.0 16.9 72.9
2017 355 23.1 15.3 27.3
2018 352 24.8 14.1 27.6
2019 347 23.4 14.7 68.3
2020 298 29.5 10.0 77.5
2021 430 37.7 11.3 70.2
2022 407 36.8 11.0 72
2023 377 34.2 11.0 65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rison Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $7,418 (44.5%) $9,260 (55.5%) $16,678

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rison Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 190th of 492 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Rison Elementary School)86.265.3
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English (Cleveland County School District)81.665.3
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Rison Elementary School)72.254.3
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)67.354.3
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Rison Elementary School)41.728.3
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)36.828.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Rison Elementary School)5032.6
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)42.832.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Rison Elementary School)72.375
 2.7%
   4th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)6975
 6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Rison Elementary School)59.666.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)51.866.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Rison Elementary School)38.237.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)34.437.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Rison Elementary School)46.839.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)46.639.6
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Rison Elementary School)73.569.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English (Cleveland County School District)7569.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Rison Elementary School)55.154.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Cleveland County School District)56.654.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Rison Elementary School)32.643.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Cleveland County School District)36.643.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Rison Elementary School)48.941.3
 7.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Cleveland County School District)53.441.3
 12.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347377
 8.6%
African American10374
 28.2%
American Indian22
Asian05
Hispanic146
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White225277
 23.1%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%65%
 3.3%


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Rison Elementary School ranks 173rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rison Elementary School are 73% White, 20% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Rison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rison High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Rison Elementary School.


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