Hill Farm Elementary School

Summary:

Hill Farm Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bryant, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 594 students. The school is part of the Bryant School District, which is ranked 47 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the Bryant School District and the state of Arkansas generally perform well, Hill Farm Elementary School's test scores are lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts for all grades at Hill Farm Elementary School was 35%, compared to 41.5% for the Bryant School District and 33.8% for the state of Arkansas. Additionally, Hill Farm Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.36%) compared to the district average of around 50-55%, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.9 compared to the district average of around 16-17.

When comparing Hill Farm Elementary School to other schools in the Bryant School District, it becomes evident that the school is performing below the district average in terms of test scores and other key metrics. For example, Springhill Elementary School consistently outperforms Hill Farm Elementary School in test scores across all subjects and grade levels. Similarly, schools like Collegeville Elementary and Bryant Elementary demonstrate higher academic achievement compared to Hill Farm Elementary School. These differences may be attributed to the socioeconomic factors, as the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Hill Farm Elementary School suggests that the school serves a population with a lower socioeconomic status compared to other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 Hill Farm Rd
       Bryant, AR  72022


(501) 653-5950

District: Bryant School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,377 Help


Students who attend Hill Farm Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bryant Middle School
High:    Bryant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
Hispanic:
27.9%
African American:
22.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


 See top rated Arkansas elementary schools

 Compare Hill Farm Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Hill Farm Elementary School ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Bryant School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.05. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Hill Farm Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), Hispanic (27.9%), African American (22.1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill Farm Elementary School is 16.9. 5 elementary schools in the Bryant School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Hill Farm Elementary School employs 34.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill Farm Elementary School is $8,377. 4 elementary schools in the Bryant School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bryant School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryant School District 47th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Hill Farm Elementary School?

Rank History for Hill Farm Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 78.04 77th 466 83.5%
2016 81.11 55th 494 88.9%
2017 60.75 178th 485 63.3%
2018 68.97 146th 480 69.6%
2019 54.78 243rd 488 50.2%
2021 59.02 213th 496 57.1%
2022 60.34 202nd 487 58.5%
2023 58.72 216th 492 56.1%
2024 55.05 232nd 497 53.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

Hill Farm Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    






Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Hill Farm Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 460 85 7 37 4 0 8 0 601
2014 443 84 5 58 1 0 5 0 596
2015 447 81 5 68 0 0 4 0 605
2016 417 89 3 65 0 0 4 0 578
2017 400 94 3 72 1 0 2 0 572
2018 394 86 2 91 1 0 2 0 576
2019 361 86 1 119 1 0 3 0 571
2020 376 85 1 117 1 0 5 0 585
2021 333 90 1 128 0 0 8 0 560
2022 311 117 2 151 0 2 10 0 593
2023 270 131 2 166 0 0 25 0 594

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 Hill Farm Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 601 33.5 17.9 46.8
2014 596 35.8 16.6 47.7
2015 605 36.0 16.8 49.9
2016 578 34.0 17.0 45.3
2017 572 35.2 16.2 22.2
2018 576 34.5 16.6 33
2019 571 34.0 16.7 63
2020 585 36.7 15.9 65.1
2021 560 36.8 15.1 67.7
2022 593 34.6 17.1 63.6
2023 594 34.9 16.9 69.4

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 Hill Farm Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 601 33.5 17.9 46.8
2014 596 35.8 16.6 47.7
2015 605 36.0 16.8 49.9
2016 578 34.0 17.0 45.3
2017 572 35.2 16.2 22.2
2018 576 34.5 16.6 33
2019 571 34.0 16.7 63
2020 585 36.7 15.9 65.1
2021 560 36.8 15.1 67.7
2022 593 34.6 17.1 63.6
2023 594 34.9 16.9 69.4

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 Hill Farm Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,267 (15.1%) $7,110 (84.9%) $8,377

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill Farm 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 243rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 216th of 492 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Hill Farm Elementary School)7260.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English (Bryant School District)76.269.1
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Hill Farm Elementary School)6860.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Bryant School District)7367.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Hill Farm Elementary School)3736.1
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Bryant School District)47.241.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Hill Farm Elementary School)3735.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bryant School District)45.439.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Hill Farm Elementary School)68.967.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade English (Bryant School District)76.569
 7.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Hill Farm Elementary School)63.166.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Bryant School District)67.362.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hill Farm Elementary School)45.635.7
 9.9%
   4th Grade Science (Bryant School District)49.945.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hill Farm Elementary School)47.647
 0.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Bryant School District)53.751.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Hill Farm Elementary School)69.371.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade English (Bryant School District)78.377.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Hill Farm Elementary School)48.150.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Bryant School District)65.154.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Hill Farm Elementary School)42.326.2
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Bryant School District)51.343.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Hill Farm Elementary School)38.529.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Bryant School District)51.244.9
 6.3%
   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 Students571594
 4%
African American86131
 52.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic119166
 39.5%
Pacific Islander00
White361270
 25.2%
Two or More Races325
 733.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%69.4%
 6.3%


Schools Near Hill Farm Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Farm Elementary School

Students at Hill Farm Elementary School are 45% White, 28% Hispanic, 22% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Hill Farm Elementary School.

Students who attend Hill Farm Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryant Middle School
High : Bryant High School

Hill Farm Elementary School ranks 232nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Hill Farm Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hill Farm Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 111 milliseconds.