Mountain Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Mountain Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cabot, Arkansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 505 students. The school is part of the Cabot School District, which is ranked 50 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Mountain Springs Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, ranking 51st out of 497 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subject areas are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating that it is providing a high-quality education to its students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.0 to 17.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of most nearby schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Cabot School District, Mountain Springs Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science. However, some nearby schools, such as Westside Elementary and Eastside Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state. Overall, Mountain Springs Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Cabot area, consistently delivering strong academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3620 Mountain Springs Rd
       Cabot, AR  72023


(501) 743-3575

District: Cabot School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,996 Help


Students who attend Mountain Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cabot Junior High North
    Cabot Middle School North
High:    Cabot High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Cabot School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cabot School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Springs Elementary School is 16.2. 6 elementary schools in the Cabot School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mountain Springs Elementary School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Springs Elementary School is $8,996. 5 elementary schools in the Cabot School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cabot School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabot School District 50th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Springs Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 84.67 26th 476 94.5%
2014 79.47 59th 471 87.5%
2015 69.83 111th 466 76.2%
2016 76.32 83rd 494 83.2%
2017 78.35 78th 485 83.9%
2018 93.64 14th 480 97.1%
2019 80.89 69th 488 85.9%
2021 82.27 66th 496 86.7%
2022 85.71 51st 487 89.5%
2023 92.01 24th 492 95.1%
2024 85.01 51st 497 89.7%
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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 Mountain Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 423 4 11 9 4 0 0 0 451
2012 409 8 7 10 2 2 0 0 438
2013 400 6 6 11 3 2 0 0 428
2014 427 6 4 15 1 3 0 0 456
2015 374 5 4 11 1 3 3 0 401
2016 410 3 5 15 2 2 8 0 445
2017 448 4 5 18 2 1 13 0 491
2018 469 4 5 24 2 2 16 0 522
2019 478 3 2 23 1 3 19 0 529
2020 492 3 2 34 2 2 45 0 580
2021 427 5 6 30 2 1 38 0 509
2022 420 2 6 40 2 1 41 0 512
2023 400 5 4 49 0 0 47 0 505

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 Mountain Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 451 27.2 16.5 23.3
2012 438 27.9 15.6 24.2
2013 428 25.5 16.7 22.9
2014 456 31.1 14.6 31.1
2015 401 30.0 13.3 29.2
2016 445 31.0 14.3 26.7
2017 491 32.2 15.2 15.5
2018 522 34.5 15.0 14.8
2019 529 30.1 17.5 27.6
2020 580 33.1 17.5 25
2021 509 31.6 16.0 27.7
2022 512 29.8 17.1 21.1
2023 505 31.1 16.2 29.1

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 Mountain Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 451 27.2 16.5 23.3
2012 438 27.9 15.6 24.2
2013 428 25.5 16.7 22.9
2014 456 31.1 14.6 31.1
2015 401 30.0 13.3 29.2
2016 445 31.0 14.3 26.7
2017 491 32.2 15.2 15.5
2018 522 34.5 15.0 14.8
2019 529 30.1 17.5 27.6
2020 580 33.1 17.5 25
2021 509 31.6 16.0 27.7
2022 512 29.8 17.1 21.1
2023 505 31.1 16.2 29.1

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 Mountain Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,864 (20.7%) $7,132 (79.3%) $8,996

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 492 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Mountain Springs Elementary School)7978
 1%
   3rd Grade English (Cabot School District)76.375
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Mountain Springs Elementary School)78.174.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Cabot School District)75.771
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Mountain Springs Elementary School)50.952.8
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Cabot School District)46.250.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Mountain Springs Elementary School)49.250.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabot School District)44.142.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Mountain Springs Elementary School)79.583.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade English (Cabot School District)79.472.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Mountain Springs Elementary School)72.382.6
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Cabot School District)70.962.9
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Mountain Springs Elementary School)60.270.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Cabot School District)53.351.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mountain Springs Elementary School)63.863.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabot School District)58.154.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529505
 4.5%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2349
 113%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White478400
 16.3%
Two or More Races1947
 147.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.6%29.1%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Springs Elementary School

Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks 51st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mountain Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cabot Junior High North
Middle : Cabot Middle School North
High : Cabot High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 505 students attended Mountain Springs Elementary School.

Students at Mountain Springs Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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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.

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