Clinton Elementary School

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Clinton Elementary School ranks 99 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 613 students in grades PK-5 in Clinton, Arkansas. It is part of the Clinton School District, which is ranked 26th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Clinton Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the top 25% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 99 out of 497 schools and a 4-star rating.

Clinton Elementary School outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects, including a noteworthy 60.5% proficiency rate in 4th-grade Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 38%. The school also has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, and spends $11,353 per student, higher than the state average. Despite serving a high-poverty population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Clinton Elementary School is able to provide a quality education and outperform nearby schools such as Quitman Elementary School, Guy-Perkins Elementary School, and South Side Elementary School.

The consistent high performance of Clinton Elementary School, as evidenced by its 4-star rating and top 25% ranking in the state, is particularly impressive given the high poverty rates of its student population. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students, providing a model of excellence in elementary education that can offer valuable insights for other schools serving similar communities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

760 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031

(501) 745-6046

District: Clinton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,353

Students who attend Clinton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clinton Junior High School
High:	Clinton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 613

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton Elementary School ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Clinton Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton Elementary School is $11,353.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clinton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton School District 26^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	89.04	19^th	494	96.2%
2017	79.74	71^st	485	85.4%
2018	78.39	88^th	480	81.7%
2019	69.43	134^th	488	72.5%
2021	83.59	57^th	496	88.5%
2022	74.07	111^th	487	77.2%
2023	73.07	126^th	492	74.4%
2024	76.79	99^th	497	80.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Clinton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	392	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	402
1989	395	3	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	410
1990	392	3	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	405
1991	443	5	6	4	5	n/a	n/a	463
1992	442	2	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	454
1993	429	3	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	441
1994	419	4	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	431
1995	418	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	426
1996	418	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	426
1997	416	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	422
1998	432	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
1999	438	3	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	451
2000	442	4	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	458
2001	429	5	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	455
2002	417	6	0	19	7	n/a	n/a	449
2003	417	6	0	19	7	n/a	n/a	449
2004	315	4	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	328
2005	333	8	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	349
2006	348	3	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	361
2007	382	3	2	24	4	n/a	n/a	415
2008	420	2	3	23	2	n/a	n/a	450
2009	427	3	3	26	3	n/a	n/a	462
2010	440	4	3	11	2	0	0	460
2011	458	4	0	20	3	0	13	498
2012	447	2	0	15	4	0	12	480
2013	432	1	0	26	4	0	10	473
2014	432	3	0	25	2	0	12	474
2015	412	3	2	27	2	0	3	449
2016	414	3	2	37	2	0	3	461
2017	617	5	2	47	2	0	6	679
2018	613	5	7	52	3	0	6	686
2019	580	6	6	54	0	0	7	653
2020	557	4	4	55	0	3	5	628
2021	513	1	3	57	1	0	2	577
2022	524	3	3	61	3	0	4	598
2023	535	4	3	59	4	1	7	613

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 Clinton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	402	22.0	18.2	n/a
1989	410	24.0	17.0	n/a
1990	405	24.0	16.8	38.5
1991	463	23.8	19.4	41
1992	454	26.4	17.1	38.8
1993	441	24.4	18.1	41.3
1994	431	26.2	16.5	43.4
1995	426	23.8	17.9	44.1
1996	426	23.8	17.9	44.1
1997	422	23.9	17.7	49.1
1998	439	23.9	18.4	50.3
1999	451	20.4	22.1	61.2
2000	458	25.0	18.3	59
2001	455	31.0	14.7	63.5
2002	449	37.0	12.1	64.1
2003	449	37.0	12.1	64.1
2004	328	31.0	10.6	61.6
2005	349	32.0	10.9	53
2006	361	28.0	12.9	58.4
2007	415	39.0	10.6	74.2
2008	450	29.0	15.5	66.2
2009	462	33.0	14.0	68.4
2010	460	25.5	12.7	73.9
2011	498	33.1	15.0	75.7
2012	480	32.5	14.7	72.9
2013	473	34.5	13.6	73.4
2014	474	32.6	14.5	73.4
2015	449	34.0	13.2	71.3
2016	461	33.0	13.9	100
2017	679	48.4	14.0	67
2018	686	52.3	13.0	67.2
2019	653	39.0	16.7	100
2020	628	44.0	14.2	100
2021	577	41.0	14.0	100
2022	598	38.2	15.6	100
2023	613	39.0	15.6	100

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 Clinton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	402	22.0	18.2	n/a
1989	410	24.0	17.0	n/a
1990	405	24.0	16.8	38.5
1991	463	23.8	19.4	41
1992	454	26.4	17.1	38.8
1993	441	24.4	18.1	41.3
1994	431	26.2	16.5	43.4
1995	426	23.8	17.9	44.1
1996	426	23.8	17.9	44.1
1997	422	23.9	17.7	49.1
1998	439	23.9	18.4	50.3
1999	451	20.4	22.1	61.2
2000	458	25.0	18.3	59
2001	455	31.0	14.7	63.5
2002	449	37.0	12.1	64.1
2003	449	37.0	12.1	64.1
2004	328	31.0	10.6	61.6
2005	349	32.0	10.9	53
2006	361	28.0	12.9	58.4
2007	415	39.0	10.6	74.2
2008	450	29.0	15.5	66.2
2009	462	33.0	14.0	68.4
2010	460	25.5	12.7	73.9
2011	498	33.1	15.0	75.7
2012	480	32.5	14.7	72.9
2013	473	34.5	13.6	73.4
2014	474	32.6	14.5	73.4
2015	449	34.0	13.2	71.3
2016	461	33.0	13.9	100
2017	679	48.4	14.0	67
2018	686	52.3	13.0	67.2
2019	653	39.0	16.7	100
2020	628	44.0	14.2	100
2021	577	41.0	14.0	100
2022	598	38.2	15.6	100
2023	613	39.0	15.6	100

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 Clinton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,480 (30.7%)	$7,873 (69.3%)	$11,353

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton 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 134^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 126^th of 492 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Clinton Elementary School)	84.5	76.6	7.9%
3rd Grade English (Clinton School District)	84.5	76.6	7.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Clinton Elementary School)	82.1	70.2	11.9%
3rd Grade Math (Clinton School District)	82.1	70.2	11.9%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Clinton Elementary School)	60.7	48.1	12.6%
3rd Grade Science (Clinton School District)	60.7	48.1	12.6%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Clinton Elementary School)	63.1	41.6	21.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Clinton School District)	63.1	41.6	21.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Clinton Elementary School)	72.2	68.8	3.4%
4th Grade English (Clinton School District)	72.2	68.8	3.4%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Clinton Elementary School)	52.2	54.9	2.7%
4th Grade Math (Clinton School District)	52.2	54.9	2.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Clinton Elementary School)	28.9	48.4	19.5%
4th Grade Science (Clinton School District)	28.9	48.4	19.5%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Clinton Elementary School)	48.8	47.4	1.4%
4th Grade Reading (Clinton School District)	48.8	47.4	1.4%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Clinton Elementary School)	82.3	75.2	7.1%
5th Grade English (Clinton School District)	82.3	75.2	7.1%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Clinton Elementary School)	52.1	56.6	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Clinton School District)	52.1	56.6	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Clinton Elementary School)	44.8	35.2	9.6%
5th Grade Science (Clinton School District)	44.8	35.2	9.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Clinton Elementary School)	51	39.7	11.3%
5th Grade Reading (Clinton School District)	51	39.7	11.3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	653	613	6.1%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	54	59	9.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	580	535	7.8%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Clinton 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
Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	760 Yellowjacket Ln	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6046	613	39	15.6	100.0%	535 (87.3%)	4 (0.7%)	59 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	76.8	99^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.1%		73.1	126^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.4%	27	48.8	46.5	46.0		47.2	47.6	49.3	43.8		46.7	46.4	60.5	41.5		48.7	51.2	42.2	38.2		43.8	$11,353	$3,480	$7,873
Shirley Elementary School	Public	K-6	154 School Dr	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	180	16	11.3	100.0%	172 (95.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28	384^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.7%		33.7	351^st of 492 public elementary schools	28.7%	33	29.6	18.5	15.4	45.0	24.8	29.6	18.5	23.1	40.0	26.5	7.4	44.4	15.4	25.0	22.2	25.9	29.6	12.8	15.0	20.4	$11,972	$2,772	$9,201
South Side Elementary School	Public	K-6	334 Southside Rd	Bee Branch	72013	Van Buren County	South Side School District(Vanburen)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 654-2200	290	20	14.4	26.6%	271 (93.4%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	57.4	221^st of 497 public elementary schools	55.5%		55.4	232^nd of 492 public elementary schools	52.8%	11	20.0	39.4	45.1	40.5	35.6	17.5	39.4	48.4	38.1	34.9	37.5	57.6	38.7	31.0	40.4	20.0	48.5	45.2	40.5	37.7	$12,499	$3,101	$9,398
Rural Special Elementary School	Public	K-6	13237 Hwy 263	Fox	72051	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 363-4365	110	11	9.6	97.3%	108 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.8	266^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.5%		71.8	138^th of 492 public elementary schools	72.0%	128		10.5	40.9	35.7	30.1		21.1	45.4	28.5	33.3		26.3	54.5	42.8	39.7		15.8	50.0	7.1	27.0	$10,570	$1,765	$8,806
Nemo Vista Elementary School	Public	K-5	5690 Hwy 9	Center Ridge	72027	Conway County	Nemo Vista School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 893-2435	303	22	13.5	60.4%	280 (92.4%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	83.7	60^th of 497 public elementary schools	87.9%		83	62^nd of 492 public elementary schools	87.4%	2	46.3	64.8	48.8		52.9	48.8	54.0	48.8		50.4	46.4	59.4	53.7		53.0	53.7	59.4	36.6		49.6	$11,042	$2,604	$8,438
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7295 Greers Ferry Rd	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	West Side School Dist(Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7744	288	21	13.9	100.0%	276 (95.8%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	60.1	205^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.8%		63.3	182^nd of 492 public elementary schools	63.0%	23	33.3	50.0	45.7	42.3	42.4	33.3	51.5	48.6	42.3	43.6	30.7	33.3	42.9	26.9	33.9	28.2	53.2	22.9	38.5	34.9	$12,166	$2,130	$10,036
Quitman Elementary School	Public	K-5	6275 Heber Springs W	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2807	415	26	16.0	55.9%	392 (94.5%)	8 (1.9%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	65.4	165^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.8%		57.7	219^th of 492 public elementary schools	55.5%	54	46.7	48.6	26.6		40.8	46.0	51.4	27.7		41.9	36.5	38.2	37.0		37.3	60.3	48.5	35.4		48.0	$10,665	$1,465	$9,200
Guy-Perkins Elementary School	Public	K-6	492 Hwy 25 N	Guy	72061	Faulkner County	Guy-Perkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 679-3509	201	21	9.6	100.0%	163 (81.1%)	14 (7.0%)	11 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)	52.3	242^nd of 497 public elementary schools	51.3%		48.7	286^th of 492 public elementary schools	41.9%	44	39.1	34.6	30.8	44.0	37.9	39.1	38.4	30.8	52.0	41.4	13.0	23.1	7.7	40.0	23.0	26.0	34.6	30.8	44.0	34.5	$10,956	$2,566	$8,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Clinton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Clinton Junior High School
High : Clinton High School

What district is Clinton Elementary School in?

Clinton School District

How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 613 students attended Clinton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton Elementary School?

Students at Clinton Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Clinton Elementary School a good school?

Clinton Elementary School ranks 99^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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