Armorel Elementary School

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Armorel Elementary School ranks 171 st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Armorel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Armorel, Arkansas, part of the Armorel School District. With a student enrollment of 224, Armorel Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, outperforming state and district averages in academic proficiency across all subject areas.

Armorel Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 57.3% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.4 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools. Additionally, Armorel Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.17% to 44.2%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 75.76% to 100%. The school also spends more per student, at $10,192, than the state average and nearby schools, which range from $9,298 to $15,206 per student.

The consistent high performance of Armorel Elementary School suggests effective teaching practices and a strong curriculum, while the lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may indicate a more affluent student population. The higher spending per student at Armorel Elementary compared to nearby schools, such as North Elementary, Carroll Smith Elementary, and Kipp: Blytheville College Prep, which have significantly lower academic performance and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlights the stark contrast in educational outcomes between Armorel Elementary and these other schools.

Detail:

Public K-6

4555 Hwy 137 N
Armorel, AR 72310

(870) 763-5600

District: Armorel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
171^st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,192

Students who attend Armorel Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Armorel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

African American:

9.4%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Armorel Elementary School ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), African American (9.4%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Armorel Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Armorel Elementary School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Armorel Elementary School is $10,192.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Armorel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armorel School District 98^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Armorel Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	70.51	105^th	411	74.5%
2006	79.36	56^th	402	86.1%
2007	76.57	85^th	440	80.7%
2008	83.30	41^st	439	90.7%
2009	79.01	70^th	445	84.3%
2010	68.29	138^th	457	69.8%
2011	69.48	143^rd	471	69.6%
2012	67.48	156^th	468	66.7%
2013	81.56	46^th	476	90.3%
2014	88.85	16^th	471	96.6%
2015	90.50	26^th	466	94.4%
2016	84.46	38^th	494	92.3%
2017	83.86	46^th	485	90.5%
2018	81.96	65^th	480	86.5%
2019	83.96	54^th	488	88.9%
2021	79.55	81^st	496	83.7%
2022	78.30	92^nd	487	81.1%
2023	82.99	63^rd	492	87.2%
2024	64.24	171^st	497	65.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Armorel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	107	12	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	123
1989	108	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	115
1990	131	12	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1991	115	8	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	129
1992	130	7	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	144
1993	131	6	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	152
1994	127	8	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	150
1995	175	15	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	198
1996	175	15	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	198
1997	214	11	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	241
1998	245	15	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	271
1999	230	13	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	255
2000	229	15	5	9	4	n/a	n/a	262
2001	234	18	4	11	8	n/a	n/a	275
2002	208	9	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	236
2003	208	9	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	236
2004	181	13	7	12	2	n/a	n/a	215
2005	190	19	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	225
2006	189	16	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	221
2007	195	19	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	237
2008	213	21	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	250
2009	229	17	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	264
2010	228	14	6	10	0	0	0	258
2011	216	20	8	18	0	0	0	262
2012	204	14	10	17	0	0	0	245
2013	188	10	10	15	0	0	0	223
2014	187	9	14	18	0	0	0	228
2015	178	14	15	17	0	0	0	224
2016	174	15	14	10	0	0	0	213
2017	200	15	15	12	0	0	0	242
2018	213	21	9	11	0	0	0	254
2019	198	18	9	8	0	0	0	233
2020	192	20	6	19	0	0	0	237
2021	198	21	3	17	0	0	0	239
2022	199	17	3	11	0	0	0	230
2023	189	21	2	12	0	0	0	224

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 Armorel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	123	8.9	13.8	n/a
1989	115	10.0	11.5	n/a
1990	145	11.0	13.1	35.2
1991	129	9.1	14.1	31
1992	144	10.0	14.4	34
1993	152	10.5	14.5	29.6
1994	150	10.2	14.7	24
1995	198	12.7	15.6	16.2
1996	198	12.7	15.6	16.2
1997	241	16.0	15.1	19.1
1998	271	16.0	16.9	15.5
1999	255	15.6	16.3	24.3
2000	262	19.0	13.8	23.7
2001	275	17.0	16.2	22.2
2002	236	19.0	12.4	22.9
2003	236	19.0	12.4	22.9
2004	215	20.0	10.8	21.4
2005	225	22.0	10.2	27.1
2006	221	18.0	12.3	26.7
2007	237	21.0	11.3	26.6
2008	250	19.0	13.2	30.4
2009	264	17.0	15.5	31.4
2010	258	26.4	11.2	46.5
2011	262	20.4	12.7	45
2012	245	19.3	12.6	43.7
2013	223	18.5	12.0	45.3
2014	228	18.1	12.5	41.2
2015	224	19.0	11.7	50.9
2016	213	17.0	12.5	49.3
2017	242	18.1	13.3	35.1
2018	254	17.2	14.6	32.3
2019	233	20.2	11.5	45.9
2020	237	16.5	14.2	44.3
2021	239	17.8	13.4	40.2
2022	230	17.7	12.9	42.6
2023	224	18.5	12.1	44.2

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 Armorel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	123	8.9	13.8	n/a
1989	115	10.0	11.5	n/a
1990	145	11.0	13.1	35.2
1991	129	9.1	14.1	31
1992	144	10.0	14.4	34
1993	152	10.5	14.5	29.6
1994	150	10.2	14.7	24
1995	198	12.7	15.6	16.2
1996	198	12.7	15.6	16.2
1997	241	16.0	15.1	19.1
1998	271	16.0	16.9	15.5
1999	255	15.6	16.3	24.3
2000	262	19.0	13.8	23.7
2001	275	17.0	16.2	22.2
2002	236	19.0	12.4	22.9
2003	236	19.0	12.4	22.9
2004	215	20.0	10.8	21.4
2005	225	22.0	10.2	27.1
2006	221	18.0	12.3	26.7
2007	237	21.0	11.3	26.6
2008	250	19.0	13.2	30.4
2009	264	17.0	15.5	31.4
2010	258	26.4	11.2	46.5
2011	262	20.4	12.7	45
2012	245	19.3	12.6	43.7
2013	223	18.5	12.0	45.3
2014	228	18.1	12.5	41.2
2015	224	19.0	11.7	50.9
2016	213	17.0	12.5	49.3
2017	242	18.1	13.3	35.1
2018	254	17.2	14.6	32.3
2019	233	20.2	11.5	45.9
2020	237	16.5	14.2	44.3
2021	239	17.8	13.4	40.2
2022	230	17.7	12.9	42.6
2023	224	18.5	12.1	44.2

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 Armorel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,509 (14.8%)	$8,683 (85.2%)	$10,192

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Armorel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 492 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Armorel Elementary School)	94.5	75	19.5%
3rd Grade English (Armorel School District)	94.5	75	19.5%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Armorel Elementary School)	77.7	70.8	6.9%
3rd Grade Math (Armorel School District)	77.7	70.8	6.9%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Armorel Elementary School)	66.7	54.1	12.6%
3rd Grade Science (Armorel School District)	66.7	54.1	12.6%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Armorel Elementary School)	66.7	33.3	33.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Armorel School District)	66.7	33.3	33.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Armorel Elementary School)	81.1	86.7	5.6%
4th Grade English (Armorel School District)	81.1	86.7	5.6%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Armorel Elementary School)	86.5	70	16.5%
4th Grade Math (Armorel School District)	86.5	70	16.5%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Armorel Elementary School)	62.1	53.4	8.7%
4th Grade Science (Armorel School District)	62.1	53.4	8.7%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Armorel Elementary School)	62.1	70	7.9%
4th Grade Reading (Armorel School District)	62.1	70	7.9%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Armorel Elementary School)	94.1	75	19.1%
5th Grade English (Armorel School District)	94.1	75	19.1%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Armorel Elementary School)	85.2	42.8	42.4%
5th Grade Math (Armorel School District)	85.2	42.8	42.4%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Armorel Elementary School)	50	39.2	10.8%
5th Grade Science (Armorel School District)	50	39.2	10.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Armorel Elementary School)	55.8	42.9	12.9%
5th Grade Reading (Armorel School District)	55.8	42.9	12.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Armorel Elementary School)	74.3	81	6.7%
6th Grade English (Armorel School District)	74.3	81	6.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Armorel Elementary School)	71.4	78.6	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Armorel School District)	71.4	78.6	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Armorel Elementary School)	54.3	57.1	2.8%
6th Grade Science (Armorel School District)	54.3	57.1	2.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Armorel Elementary School)	45.7	52.4	6.7%
6th Grade Reading (Armorel School District)	45.7	52.4	6.7%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	233	224	3.9%
African American	18	21	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	2	77.8%
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	198	189	4.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.9%	44.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Armorel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Armorel Elementary School	Public	K-6	4555 Hwy 137 N	Armorel	72310	Mississippi County	Armorel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 763-5600	224	19	12.1	44.2%	189 (84.4%)	21 (9.4%)	12 (5.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.2	171^st of 497 public elementary schools	65.6%		83	63^rd of 492 public elementary schools	87.2%	108	48.1	33.4	33.4	24.1	34.5	48.1	37.5	33.3	27.6	36.3	62.9	41.7	56.7	65.5	57.3	51.8	33.3	43.3	31.0	40.0	$10,192	$1,509	$8,683
Blytheville Elementary School	Public	3-5	1124 W Moultrie Dr	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	Blytheville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 763-4485	366	20	18.6	100.0%	47 (12.8%)	297 (81.1%)	15 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	4.1	494^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.6%		6.4	471^st of 492 public elementary schools	4.3%	23	3.7	8.5	9.7		7.3	4.6	8.2	9.6		7.5	5.5	2.5	6.7		4.8	4.6	5.7	6.7		5.7	$9,977	$2,245	$7,732
Blytheville Primary School	Public	K-2	1103 Byrum Rd	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	Blytheville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 763-6916	431	23	18.5	97.0%	60 (13.9%)	339 (78.7%)	20 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)								(n/a)																					$10,695	$2,276	$8,419
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep	Public, Charter	K-6	1007 S Franklin St	Blytheville	72315	Mississippi County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 780-6333	258	16	16.1	100.0%	8 (3.1%)	233 (90.3%)	13 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	10.9	466^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.2%		5.8	475^th of 492 public elementary schools	3.5%	9	7.2	9.1	6.4	30.7	11.9	7.2	4.4	9.7	26.9	10.4	21.4	15.5	3.2	15.4	14.6	7.2	9.1	9.7	23.0	11.2	$14,246	$1,445	$12,801
Gosnell Elementary School	Public	K-6	600 Hwy 181	Gosnell	72315	Mississippi County	Gosnell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 532-4003	561	40	13.9	75.8%	358 (63.8%)	114 (20.3%)	42 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (7.7%)	71.6	125^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.8%		72.8	128^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.0%	3	36.7	47.6	35.2	57.0	44.0	35.3	44.0	33.0	54.4	41.5	56.3	59.6	31.9	70.9	53.9	39.5	40.4	37.4	53.1	42.4	$9,298	$1,375	$7,923
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1230 W Semmes	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-1155	160	9	18.7	98.1%	19 (11.9%)	126 (78.8%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)								(n/a)																					$15,206	$5,149	$10,057
Carroll Smith Elementary School	Public	1-4	138 Franklin	Osceola	72370	Mississippi County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 563-2371	307	25	12.4	99.0%	26 (8.5%)	254 (82.7%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	10.2	471^st of 497 public elementary schools	5.2%		12.6	444^th of 492 public elementary schools	9.8%	27	18.5	12.3			15.4	18.5	13.8			16.1	12.3	12.3			12.3	12.3	10.7			11.5	$10,769	$1,891	$8,878

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Armorel Elementary School ranks 171^st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Armorel High School

How many students attend Armorel Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Armorel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Armorel Elementary School?

Students at Armorel Elementary School are 84% White, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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