Is Calico Rock Elementary School a good school?

Calico Rock Elementary School ranks 228 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Calico Rock Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Calico Rock Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Calico Rock Elementary School?

Students at Calico Rock Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Calico Rock Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Calico Rock Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Calico Rock High School

Calico Rock Elementary School

Summary:

Calico Rock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 201 students in grades K-6 in the small town of Calico Rock, Arkansas, which is part of the Calico Rock School District. While the school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower third of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 3-star rating for most years, it faces significant challenges due to its high-poverty student population.

Calico Rock Elementary's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36%), Reading (39%), and Math (35%) that are lower than the state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.61% to 85.19% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 11.7 over the past 3 years, and higher-than-average spending per student of $10,241 in 2018-2019 may be helping to mitigate some of these challenges.

Compared to nearby schools like Timbo Elementary, Melbourne Elementary, and Norfork Elementary, Calico Rock Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and in some cases, higher spending per student. However, one bright spot for Calico Rock Elementary is its 3rd-grade performance, which is often higher than the school's overall averages and sometimes exceeds the state averages, particularly in Math.

Detail:

Public K-6

301 College St
Calico Rock, AR 72519

(870) 297-8533

District: Calico Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,241

Students who attend Calico Rock Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Calico Rock High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calico Rock Elementary School ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (3%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calico Rock Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Calico Rock Elementary School employs 17.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calico Rock Elementary School is $10,241.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Calico Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Calico Rock School District 114^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calico Rock Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	73.64	87^th	411	78.8%
2006	89.44	14^th	402	96.5%
2007	78.64	69^th	440	84.3%
2008	74.26	98^th	439	77.7%
2009	74.54	94^th	445	78.9%
2010	75.64	86^th	457	81.2%
2011	68.68	152^nd	471	67.7%
2012	48.32	292^nd	468	37.6%
2013	58.78	218^th	476	54.2%
2014	56.36	227^th	471	51.8%
2015	49.43	221^st	466	52.6%
2016	55.55	214^th	494	56.7%
2017	46.89	272^nd	485	43.9%
2018	56.88	223^rd	480	53.5%
2019	56.59	229^th	488	53.1%
2021	44.22	301^st	496	39.3%
2022	66.90	155^th	487	68.2%
2023	59.19	212^th	492	56.9%
2024	55.47	228^th	497	54.1%

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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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by a citizen
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Constant bullying allowed at this school with no consequences to students. The teachers here are allowed to do pretty much what they want to a student and nothing is done about it. I do not recommending this school to anyone. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Calico Rock Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	225	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1989	214	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	218
1990	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1991	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1992	243	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
1993	262	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	265
1994	292	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	294
1995	290	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
1996	290	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
1997	304	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
1998	309	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	312
1999	320	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	327
2000	299	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	303
2001	291	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	294
2002	277	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2003	277	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2004	250	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2005	249	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
2006	243	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	245
2007	227	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	229
2008	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
2009	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2010	235	1	0	5	0	0	0	241
2011	249	0	0	4	0	0	2	255
2012	236	0	0	4	3	1	2	246
2013	217	0	0	3	2	1	0	223
2014	213	0	0	6	0	1	0	220
2015	199	0	0	5	2	1	0	207
2016	215	0	0	5	1	1	0	222
2017	220	1	0	3	1	1	0	226
2018	224	0	0	5	0	0	3	232
2019	203	0	0	5	0	0	0	208
2020	194	0	0	3	0	0	2	199
2021	184	0	0	2	0	0	3	189
2022	186	0	0	4	0	0	2	192
2023	192	0	0	6	2	0	1	201

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 Calico Rock Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	229	13.8	16.5	n/a
1989	218	13.0	16.7	n/a
1990	247	16.0	15.4	36.8
1991	259	15.9	16.2	37.8
1992	244	17.6	13.8	41
1993	265	18.7	14.2	39.6
1994	294	20.2	14.6	44.6
1995	290	19.8	14.6	44.8
1996	290	19.8	14.6	44.8
1997	306	20.7	14.8	48.7
1998	312	20.7	15.1	47.4
1999	327	19.3	16.9	59.9
2000	303	25.0	12.1	56.1
2001	294	23.0	12.8	53.1
2002	279	23.0	12.1	63.4
2003	279	23.0	12.1	63.4
2004	252	22.0	11.5	61.1
2005	251	22.0	11.4	62.5
2006	245	20.0	12.3	62
2007	229	26.0	8.8	72.1
2008	232	23.0	10.1	59.1
2009	239	17.0	14.1	63.6
2010	241	25.0	10.9	63.9
2011	255	19.9	12.8	65.9
2012	246	20.6	11.9	65.9
2013	223	19.7	11.2	65
2014	220	18.6	11.7	72.7
2015	207	18.0	11.5	74.9
2016	222	18.0	12.3	77.5
2017	226	18.8	12.0	41.6
2018	232	19.9	11.6	44
2019	208	16.4	12.6	75.5
2020	199	18.6	10.6	79.9
2021	189	17.0	11.0	85.2
2022	192	17.0	11.2	81.8
2023	201	17.1	11.7	78.6

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 Calico Rock Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	229	13.8	16.5	n/a
1989	218	13.0	16.7	n/a
1990	247	16.0	15.4	36.8
1991	259	15.9	16.2	37.8
1992	244	17.6	13.8	41
1993	265	18.7	14.2	39.6
1994	294	20.2	14.6	44.6
1995	290	19.8	14.6	44.8
1996	290	19.8	14.6	44.8
1997	306	20.7	14.8	48.7
1998	312	20.7	15.1	47.4
1999	327	19.3	16.9	59.9
2000	303	25.0	12.1	56.1
2001	294	23.0	12.8	53.1
2002	279	23.0	12.1	63.4
2003	279	23.0	12.1	63.4
2004	252	22.0	11.5	61.1
2005	251	22.0	11.4	62.5
2006	245	20.0	12.3	62
2007	229	26.0	8.8	72.1
2008	232	23.0	10.1	59.1
2009	239	17.0	14.1	63.6
2010	241	25.0	10.9	63.9
2011	255	19.9	12.8	65.9
2012	246	20.6	11.9	65.9
2013	223	19.7	11.2	65
2014	220	18.6	11.7	72.7
2015	207	18.0	11.5	74.9
2016	222	18.0	12.3	77.5
2017	226	18.8	12.0	41.6
2018	232	19.9	11.6	44
2019	208	16.4	12.6	75.5
2020	199	18.6	10.6	79.9
2021	189	17.0	11.0	85.2
2022	192	17.0	11.2	81.8
2023	201	17.1	11.7	78.6

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 Calico Rock Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,353 (13.2%)	$8,887 (86.8%)	$10,241

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calico Rock Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 212^th of 492 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Calico Rock Elementary School)	69.3	53.4	15.9%
3rd Grade English (Calico Rock School District)	69.3	53.4	15.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Calico Rock Elementary School)	61.6	53.3	8.3%
3rd Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)	61.6	53.3	8.3%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Calico Rock Elementary School)	35.8	23.3	12.5%
3rd Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)	35.8	23.3	12.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Calico Rock Elementary School)	30.8	30	0.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)	30.8	30	0.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Calico Rock Elementary School)	61.1	75	13.9%
4th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)	61.1	75	13.9%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Calico Rock Elementary School)	61.1	45.8	15.3%
4th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)	61.1	45.8	15.3%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Calico Rock Elementary School)	50	54.2	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)	50	54.2	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Calico Rock Elementary School)	44.5	70.9	26.4%
4th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)	44.5	70.9	26.4%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Calico Rock Elementary School)	76.6	81.4	4.8%
5th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)	76.6	81.4	4.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Calico Rock Elementary School)	60	40.7	19.3%
5th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)	60	40.7	19.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Calico Rock Elementary School)	36.7	37	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)	36.7	37	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Calico Rock Elementary School)	46.7	44.4	2.3%
5th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)	46.7	44.4	2.3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Calico Rock Elementary School)	84.7	58.1	26.6%
6th Grade English (Calico Rock School District)	84.7	58.1	26.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Calico Rock Elementary School)	53.8	51.6	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Calico Rock School District)	53.8	51.6	2.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Calico Rock Elementary School)	53.9	45.1	8.8%
6th Grade Science (Calico Rock School District)	53.9	45.1	8.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Calico Rock Elementary School)	50	38.7	11.3%
6th Grade Reading (Calico Rock School District)	50	38.7	11.3%
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	208	201	3.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	192	5.4%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.5%	78.6%	3.1%

Schools Near Calico Rock 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
Calico Rock Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 College St	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-8533	201	17	11.7	78.6%	192 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	55.5	228^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.1%		59.2	212^th of 492 public elementary schools	56.9%	16	47.6	31.0	37.5	30.7	36.0	47.6	37.9	41.7	30.7	39.0	52.4	24.1	29.1	38.5	35.0	28.6	31.0	50.0	34.6	36.0	$10,241	$1,353	$8,887
Norfork Elementary School	Public	K-6	161 Mildred Simpson Dr	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-7192	253	18	13.7	66.0%	248 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	84.5	54^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.1%		63.9	178^th of 492 public elementary schools	63.8%	124	50.0	53.0	63.7	56.7	55.4	54.6	52.9	57.6	59.4	56.1	43.1	47.0	45.4	45.9	45.2	47.7	41.2	57.6	51.3	49.4	$10,793	$1,628	$9,165
Izard County Cons. Elementary School	Public	K-4	HWY 56 W and Co Rd 25	Brockwell	72584	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 322-7229	270	18	14.9	73.3%	254 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	38	330^th of 497 public elementary schools	33.6%		52.6	251^st of 492 public elementary schools	49.0%	79	13.0	40.0			27.1	13.0	40.0			27.1	13.1	38.0			26.1	10.9	46.0			29.1	$10,330	$2,305	$8,026
Melbourne Elementary School	Public	K-6	303 School Dr	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4500	481	42	11.5	44.5%	458 (95.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77	97^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.5%		67.7	157^th of 492 public elementary schools	68.1%	60	38.8	41.3	38.6	51.7	42.5	40.9	41.4	37.1	53.6	42.9	59.2	36.2	50.0	67.8	52.7	61.2	48.3	45.7	60.7	53.2	$9,117	$2,439	$6,679
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	201 Elementary Dr	Mountain View	72560	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 269-3104	491	33	14.8	99.4%	468 (95.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	77.3	93^rd of 497 public elementary schools	81.3%		57.1	222^nd of 492 public elementary schools	54.9%	129	40.0	45.0			42.6	46.6	47.6			47.1	49.4	52.5			51.0	42.7	53.8			48.4	$9,723	$2,326	$7,397
Timbo Elementary School	Public	K-6	23747 Hwy 263 N	Timbo	72680	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 746-4303	129	9	14.0	97.7%	123 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	51.3	247^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.3%		66.8	160^th of 492 public elementary schools	67.5%	87	21.4	33.4	27.3	60.0	32.8	14.2	33.4	27.2	60.0	31.3	50.0	50.0	31.8	60.0	45.3	28.6	50.0	22.7	40.0	34.4	$10,531	$3,251	$7,279
Mountain Home Kindergarten	Public	K	1310 Post Oak Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1256	337	16	21.0	54.0%	308 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)																					$10,368	$2,524	$7,844

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