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Des Arc Elementary School

Summary:

Des Arc Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 382 students in grades PK-6 in Des Arc, Arkansas, which is part of the Des Arc School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 20-30% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a strong focus on academic excellence.

Des Arc Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates range from 37.5% to 74.5%, compared to the state averages of 33.8% to 37.8%. The school's Mathematics performance is particularly impressive, with 6th-grade proficiency at 74.5% compared to the state average of 37.7%. Additionally, Des Arc Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 17 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Brinkley School District, Carlisle School District, and Hazen School District schools.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 70.5% to 71.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Des Arc Elementary has been able to achieve strong academic results, indicating that the school is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its diverse student population. Compared to the nearby C.B. Partee Elementary, Carlisle Elementary, and Hazen Elementary schools, Des Arc Elementary consistently outperforms them across all subjects and grade levels, demonstrating its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2100 Hickory St
       Des Arc, AR  72040

(870) 256-4128

District: Des Arc School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,732 Help


Students who attend Des Arc Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Des Arc High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
African American:
8.1%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Des Arc Elementary School ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), African American (8.1%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Des Arc Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Des Arc Elementary School is $8,732.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Des Arc School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Des Arc School District 25th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Des Arc Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.65 166th 411 59.6%
2006 71.47 109th 402 72.9%
2007 48.90 266th 440 39.5%
2008 59.53 198th 439 54.9%
2009 50.49 268th 445 39.8%
2010 41.30 326th 457 28.7%
2011 45.48 315th 471 33.1%
2012 77.08 68th 468 85.5%
2013 76.26 78th 476 83.6%
2014 85.56 28th 471 94.1%
2015 81.98 60th 466 87.1%
2016 72.14 103rd 494 79.1%
2017 81.10 65th 485 86.6%
2018 84.30 58th 480 87.9%
2019 83.67 57th 488 88.3%
2021 79.55 82nd 496 83.5%
2022 90.05 28th 487 94.3%
2023 81.71 69th 492 86.0%
2024 70.25 140th 497 71.8%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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 Des Arc Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 303 40 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 343
1990 280 49 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 280 53 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 307 56 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 293 62 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 327 65 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 334 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 334 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 322 55 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 337 54 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 305 52 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 316 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 305 40 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 286 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 286 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 284 41 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 278 38 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 266 36 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 284 48 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 309 36 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 294 34 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 286 32 0 1 0 0 0 0 319
2011 274 31 0 1 0 0 0 0 306
2012 270 27 0 1 0 0 0 0 298
2013 276 24 0 3 2 0 0 0 305
2014 263 30 0 2 1 0 0 0 296
2015 276 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 307
2016 265 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 291
2017 260 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 282
2018 289 26 0 3 0 0 0 0 318
2019 297 26 0 4 0 0 0 0 327
2020 301 32 0 5 0 0 1 0 339
2021 279 38 0 5 0 0 0 0 322
2022 297 38 0 4 2 0 2 0 343
2023 333 40 0 7 1 0 1 0 382
2024 340 31 0 7 1 0 2 0 381

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 Des Arc Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
1989 343 22.0 15.5 n/a
1990 330 20.0 16.5 41.5
1991 334 20.7 16.1 39.5
1992 364 20.3 17.9 37.9
1993 357 20.3 17.6 37
1994 392 22.2 17.7 42.6
1995 386 22.4 17.2 37
1996 386 22.4 17.2 37
1997 378 22.4 16.9 39.7
1998 395 22.4 17.6 40
1999 357 21.1 16.9 56.3
2000 358 27.0 13.3 53.9
2001 345 24.0 14.4 60.6
2002 339 25.0 13.6 54.6
2003 339 25.0 13.6 54.6
2004 330 25.0 13.2 55.8
2005 322 26.0 12.4 55.6
2006 309 22.0 14.0 62.1
2007 338 28.0 12.1 69.5
2008 351 30.0 11.7 61.8
2009 333 28.0 11.9 67.9
2010 319 28.8 11.8 67.7
2011 306 24.1 12.6 71.2
2012 298 23.5 12.6 75.5
2013 305 22.0 13.8 74.4
2014 296 22.7 13.0 76.4
2015 307 23.0 13.3 72.3
2016 291 24.0 12.1 73.9
2017 282 20.5 13.7 44.3
2018 318 20.5 15.4 36.8
2019 327 19.2 17.0 76.1
2020 339 20.5 16.5 71.7
2021 322 23.4 13.7 70.5
2022 343 22.4 15.2 71.7
2023 382 22.4 17.0 71.7
2024 381 24.4 15.5 72.4

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 Des Arc Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
1989 343 22.0 15.5 n/a
1990 330 20.0 16.5 41.5
1991 334 20.7 16.1 39.5
1992 364 20.3 17.9 37.9
1993 357 20.3 17.6 37
1994 392 22.2 17.7 42.6
1995 386 22.4 17.2 37
1996 386 22.4 17.2 37
1997 378 22.4 16.9 39.7
1998 395 22.4 17.6 40
1999 357 21.1 16.9 56.3
2000 358 27.0 13.3 53.9
2001 345 24.0 14.4 60.6
2002 339 25.0 13.6 54.6
2003 339 25.0 13.6 54.6
2004 330 25.0 13.2 55.8
2005 322 26.0 12.4 55.6
2006 309 22.0 14.0 62.1
2007 338 28.0 12.1 69.5
2008 351 30.0 11.7 61.8
2009 333 28.0 11.9 67.9
2010 319 28.8 11.8 67.7
2011 306 24.1 12.6 71.2
2012 298 23.5 12.6 75.5
2013 305 22.0 13.8 74.4
2014 296 22.7 13.0 76.4
2015 307 23.0 13.3 72.3
2016 291 24.0 12.1 73.9
2017 282 20.5 13.7 44.3
2018 318 20.5 15.4 36.8
2019 327 19.2 17.0 76.1
2020 339 20.5 16.5 71.7
2021 322 23.4 13.7 70.5
2022 343 22.4 15.2 71.7
2023 382 22.4 17.0 71.7
2024 381 24.4 15.5 72.4

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 Des Arc Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,729 (19.8%) $7,003 (80.2%) $8,732

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Des Arc Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 492 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Des Arc Elementary School)94.890.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English (Des Arc School District)94.890.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Des Arc Elementary School)74.487.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Des Arc School District)74.487.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Des Arc Elementary School)64.153.7
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Des Arc School District)64.153.7
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Des Arc Elementary School)69.236.6
 32.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Des Arc School District)69.236.6
 32.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Des Arc Elementary School)77.868.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade English (Des Arc School District)77.868.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Des Arc Elementary School)66.647.1
 19.5%
   4th Grade Math (Des Arc School District)66.647.1
 19.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Des Arc Elementary School)52.743.1
 9.6%
   4th Grade Science (Des Arc School District)52.743.1
 9.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Des Arc Elementary School)55.652.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Des Arc School District)55.652.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Des Arc Elementary School)79.684.6
 5%
   5th Grade English (Des Arc School District)79.684.6
 5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Des Arc Elementary School)7044.3
 25.7%
   5th Grade Math (Des Arc School District)7044.3
 25.7%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Des Arc Elementary School)4848.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Des Arc School District)4848.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Des Arc Elementary School)4444.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Des Arc School District)4444.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Des Arc Elementary School)92.393.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade English (Des Arc School District)92.393.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Des Arc Elementary School)92.375
 17.3%
   6th Grade Math (Des Arc School District)92.375
 17.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Des Arc Elementary School)74.464.6
 9.8%
   6th Grade Science (Des Arc School District)74.464.6
 9.8%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Des Arc Elementary School)56.466.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Des Arc School District)56.466.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students327382
 16.8%
African American2640
 53.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White297333
 12.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%71.7%
 4.4%

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Des Arc Elementary School ranks 140th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Des Arc Elementary School are 89% White, 8% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Des Arc Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Des Arc High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Des Arc Elementary School.


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