Reed Elementary School

Summary:

Reed Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dumas, Arkansas, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 213 students. The school is part of the Dumas School District, which is ranked 233 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Reed Elementary School consistently performs below the state average in academic assessments across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 9.1% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 99.06% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income population. However, Reed Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 9.6 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Central Elementary School, which has a ratio of 15.1 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School and McGehee Elementary School, both of which are part of the Star City School District and the McGehee School District, respectively, Reed Elementary School's academic performance is significantly lower. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are impacting student achievement, and further investigation into the factors contributing to this underperformance would be beneficial for the school and the community it serves.

Detail:

Public 3-5

709 S Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639

(870) 382-5363

District: Dumas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,723

Students who attend Reed Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dumas Middle School
High:	Dumas High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 213

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.6%

White:

16.0%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reed Elementary School ranks worse than 93% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.6%), White (16%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Reed Elementary School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed Elementary School is $9,723.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dumas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dumas School District 233^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reed Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2011	22.90	403^rd	471	14.4%
2012	23.23	406^th	468	13.2%
2013	15.25	436^th	476	8.4%
2014	21.69	412^th	471	12.5%
2015	32.07	339^th	466	27.3%
2016	20.26	426^th	494	13.8%
2017	20.27	418^th	485	13.8%
2018	26.55	386^th	480	19.6%
2019	25.08	389^th	488	20.3%
2021	11.34	445^th	496	10.3%
2022	9.52	452^nd	487	7.2%
2023	9.52	457^th	492	7.1%
2024	11.27	462^nd	497	7.0%

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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 Reed Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	150	424	1	39	1	n/a	n/a	615
2010	148	426	2	42	0	0	0	618
2011	160	413	1	50	0	0	0	624
2012	158	381	1	56	0	0	1	597
2013	122	295	1	42	0	0	1	461
2014	105	260	0	43	1	0	2	411
2015	92	259	0	51	1	0	2	405
2016	74	249	0	50	1	0	3	377
2017	69	271	2	42	0	0	4	388
2018	75	267	2	54	1	0	6	405
2019	81	250	3	42	1	0	8	385
2020	79	247	4	41	1	0	6	378
2021	57	235	1	36	0	0	3	332
2022	43	223	1	29	0	0	1	297
2023	34	159	0	20	0	0	0	213

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 Reed Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	615	44.0	14.0	83.4
2010	618	41.6	13.7	80.1
2011	624	43.1	14.4	82.9
2012	597	40.8	14.6	83.2
2013	461	32.2	14.3	84.4
2014	411	29.1	14.1	85.6
2015	405	30.0	13.5	79.5
2016	377	27.0	13.9	84.9
2017	388	29.5	13.1	30.9
2018	405	32.0	12.6	34.1
2019	385	30.9	12.4	83.6
2020	378	30.9	12.2	100
2021	332	29.3	11.3	100
2022	297	27.1	10.9	100
2023	213	22.1	9.6	99.1

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 Reed Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	615	44.0	14.0	83.4
2010	618	41.6	13.7	80.1
2011	624	43.1	14.4	82.9
2012	597	40.8	14.6	83.2
2013	461	32.2	14.3	84.4
2014	411	29.1	14.1	85.6
2015	405	30.0	13.5	79.5
2016	377	27.0	13.9	84.9
2017	388	29.5	13.1	30.9
2018	405	32.0	12.6	34.1
2019	385	30.9	12.4	83.6
2020	378	30.9	12.2	100
2021	332	29.3	11.3	100
2022	297	27.1	10.9	100
2023	213	22.1	9.6	99.1

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 Reed Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,271 (23.4%)	$7,452 (76.6%)	$9,723

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed 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 389^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 457^th of 492 Elementary schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Reed Elementary School)	70.9	38.6	32.3%
3rd Grade English (Dumas School District)	70.9	38.6	32.3%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)	39.5	29.8	9.7%
3rd Grade Math (Dumas School District)	39.5	29.8	9.7%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Reed Elementary School)	23.2	21	2.2%
3rd Grade Science (Dumas School District)	23.2	21	2.2%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Reed Elementary School)	29.1	14.1	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Dumas School District)	29.1	14.1	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Reed Elementary School)	51.6	45.5	6.1%
4th Grade English (Dumas School District)	51.6	45.5	6.1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)	37.7	19.7	18%
4th Grade Math (Dumas School District)	37.7	19.7	18%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Reed Elementary School)	35.5	18.2	17.3%
4th Grade Science (Dumas School District)	35.5	18.2	17.3%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Reed Elementary School)	31.2	24.2	7%
4th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)	31.2	24.2	7%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Reed Elementary School)	71	43.3	27.7%
5th Grade English (Dumas School District)	71	43.3	27.7%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)	32.5	8.1	24.4%
5th Grade Math (Dumas School District)	32.5	8.1	24.4%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Reed Elementary School)	25.5	8.2	17.3%
5th Grade Science (Dumas School District)	25.5	8.2	17.3%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Reed Elementary School)	28.9	9.5	19.4%
5th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)	28.9	9.5	19.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Reed Elementary School)	67.8	51.3	16.5%
6th Grade English (Dumas School District)	67.8	51.3	16.5%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	65.6	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Reed Elementary School)	35.6	12.8	22.8%
6th Grade Math (Dumas School District)	35.6	12.8	22.8%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	45.6	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Reed Elementary School)	28.7	17.9	10.8%
6th Grade Science (Dumas School District)	28.7	17.9	10.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.9	4.9%
6th Grade Reading (Reed Elementary School)	32.1	26.9	5.2%
6th Grade Reading (Dumas School District)	32.1	26.9	5.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	42.4	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	385	213	44.7%
African American	250	159	36.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	42	20	52.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	34	58%
Two or More Races	8	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.6%	99.1%	15.4%

Schools Near Reed 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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reed Elementary School	Public	3-5	709 S Cherry St	Dumas	71639	Desha County	Dumas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 382-5363	213	22	9.6	99.1%	34 (16.0%)	159 (74.6%)	20 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.3	462^nd of 497 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.5	457^th of 492 public elementary schools	7.1%	5	15.7	20.8	9.8	15.2	20.0	18.6	17.7	18.7	11.4	11.2	4.8	9.1	11.4	20.4	11.3	13.9	$9,723	$2,271	$7,452
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 Court St	Dumas	71639	Desha County	Dumas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 382-4954	238	16	15.1	100.0%	62 (26.1%)	141 (59.2%)	28 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)																	$11,974	$2,937	$9,037
McGehee Elementary School	Public	K-5	409 Oak St	McGehee	71654	Desha County	McGehee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 222-5400	530	39	13.5	100.0%	265 (50.0%)	212 (40.0%)	28 (5.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	51.3	248^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.1%		64.5	171^st of 492 public elementary schools	65.2%	77	18.3	39.0	36.8	30.8	20.8	39.0	33.8	30.7	39.5	54.3	54.5	49.0	23.9	39.0	32.3	31.3	$10,010	$2,316	$7,694
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 Ashley St	Star City	71667	Lincoln County	Star City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 628-5111	647	41	15.7	68.8%	442 (68.3%)	104 (16.1%)	66 (10.2%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	36.4	339^th of 497 public elementary schools	31.8%		26.3	385^th of 492 public elementary schools	21.7%	46	30.9	27.5	29.2	29.1	30.6	30.4	33.4	31.4	34.7	19.6	27.1	27.0	30.5	27.4	22.9	27.0	$9,048	$1,865	$7,183

Frequently Asked Questions about Reed Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Reed Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Dumas Middle School
High : Dumas High School

What is the racial makeup of Reed Elementary School?

Students at Reed Elementary School are 75% African American, 16% White, 9% Hispanic.

Is Reed Elementary School a good school?

Reed Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What district is Reed Elementary School in?

Dumas School District

How many students attend Reed Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 213 students attended Reed Elementary School.

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