Earle Elementary School

Summary:

Earle Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 231 students in grades K-6 in Earle, Arkansas, which is part of the Earle School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Earle Elementary School faces significant challenges in student achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and only 12.3% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 36.4%. Additionally, 100% of Earle Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the school spends $12,412 per student, which is higher than the spending levels of many nearby schools, such as Richland Elementary School in West Memphis, which outperforms Earle Elementary across all subjects and grade levels.

The persistent underperformance of Earle Elementary School suggests deep-rooted challenges that the school has struggled to address. While the school has relatively low student-teacher ratios, the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning. Addressing the root causes of this low performance, which likely include factors related to the school's high-poverty student population, will be crucial for the school to make meaningful progress and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 802 Barton St
       Earle, AR  72331


(870) 792-8732

District: Earle School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
472nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,412 Help


Students who attend Earle Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Earle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.1%
Two or more races:
3.5%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Earle Elementary School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.1%), two or more races (3.5%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Earle Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Earle Elementary School is $12,412.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Earle School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Earle School District 248th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Earle Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 8.35 395th 411 3.9%
2006 19.92 341st 402 15.2%
2007 4.36 429th 440 2.5%
2008 10.59 411th 439 6.4%
2009 23.43 374th 445 16.0%
2010 46.89 298th 457 34.8%
2011 27.26 394th 471 16.3%
2012 45.50 311th 468 33.5%
2013 42.90 324th 476 31.9%
2014 49.06 282nd 471 40.1%
2015 17.58 413th 466 11.4%
2016 9.66 477th 494 3.4%
2017 18.49 427th 485 12.0%
2018 5.22 468th 480 2.5%
2019 6.10 469th 488 3.9%
2021 7.95 468th 496 5.6%
2022 7.63 461st 487 5.3%
2023 4.68 482nd 492 2.0%
2024 9.76 472nd 497 5.0%
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 Earle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 113 310 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 103 324 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 429
1990 93 353 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 73 372 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 68 367 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 67 469 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 47 456 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 27 267 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 27 267 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1997 36 451 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 42 447 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 25 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 29 451 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 22 433 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 19 462 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 19 462 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 26 398 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 13 332 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 19 335 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 9 299 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 17 323 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 10 298 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 8 294 0 0 1 0 0 0 303
2011 7 390 0 0 0 0 0 0 397
2012 10 370 0 1 0 0 0 0 381
2013 16 356 0 1 0 0 0 0 373
2014 10 316 0 1 0 0 0 0 327
2015 5 343 0 0 0 0 0 0 348
2016 2 326 0 0 0 0 0 0 328
2017 0 320 0 0 0 0 3 0 323
2018 4 294 0 0 0 0 5 0 303
2019 2 282 0 0 0 0 4 0 288
2020 5 277 0 0 0 0 7 0 289
2021 6 247 0 2 0 0 5 0 260
2022 7 225 0 0 0 1 4 0 237
2023 6 215 0 1 0 1 8 0 231

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 Earle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 24.6 17.1 n/a
1989 429 26.0 16.5 n/a
1990 446 26.0 17.1 80.3
1991 445 27.7 16.0 78.4
1992 435 26.6 16.3 89.9
1993 536 33.9 15.8 84.9
1994 503 29.6 17.0 89.1
1995 297 19.3 15.4 94.9
1996 297 19.3 15.4 94.9
1997 487 33.4 14.6 54
1998 492 33.4 14.7 54.9
1999 313 14.0 22.4 93.9
2000 480 29.0 16.6 99.4
2001 455 36.0 12.6 93.4
2002 481 36.0 13.4 83.4
2003 481 36.0 13.4 83.4
2004 426 36.0 11.8 91.1
2005 346 27.0 12.8 82.9
2006 354 28.0 12.6 88.4
2007 309 27.0 11.4 98.7
2008 341 26.0 13.1 96.8
2009 309 24.0 12.9 95.8
2010 303 24.3 12.1 96.7
2011 397 30.9 12.8 96.5
2012 381 29.9 12.7 99.2
2013 373 30.8 12.0 99.2
2014 327 29.6 11.0 99.1
2015 348 25.0 13.9 99.1
2016 328 24.0 13.6 71.3
2017 323 24.7 13.0 99.1
2018 303 22.0 13.7 45.2
2019 288 23.0 12.5 100
2020 289 21.8 13.2 100
2021 260 22.0 11.8 100
2022 237 19.0 12.4 100
2023 231 17.0 13.5 100

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 Earle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 24.6 17.1 n/a
1989 429 26.0 16.5 n/a
1990 446 26.0 17.1 80.3
1991 445 27.7 16.0 78.4
1992 435 26.6 16.3 89.9
1993 536 33.9 15.8 84.9
1994 503 29.6 17.0 89.1
1995 297 19.3 15.4 94.9
1996 297 19.3 15.4 94.9
1997 487 33.4 14.6 54
1998 492 33.4 14.7 54.9
1999 313 14.0 22.4 93.9
2000 480 29.0 16.6 99.4
2001 455 36.0 12.6 93.4
2002 481 36.0 13.4 83.4
2003 481 36.0 13.4 83.4
2004 426 36.0 11.8 91.1
2005 346 27.0 12.8 82.9
2006 354 28.0 12.6 88.4
2007 309 27.0 11.4 98.7
2008 341 26.0 13.1 96.8
2009 309 24.0 12.9 95.8
2010 303 24.3 12.1 96.7
2011 397 30.9 12.8 96.5
2012 381 29.9 12.7 99.2
2013 373 30.8 12.0 99.2
2014 327 29.6 11.0 99.1
2015 348 25.0 13.9 99.1
2016 328 24.0 13.6 71.3
2017 323 24.7 13.0 99.1
2018 303 22.0 13.7 45.2
2019 288 23.0 12.5 100
2020 289 21.8 13.2 100
2021 260 22.0 11.8 100
2022 237 19.0 12.4 100
2023 231 17.0 13.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Earle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,947 (23.7%) $9,465 (76.3%) $12,412

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Earle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 492 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Earle Elementary School)48.514.7
 33.8%
   3rd Grade English (Earle School District)48.514.7
 33.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Earle Elementary School)36.47.7
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Earle School District)36.47.7
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Earle Elementary School)6.14.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Earle School District)6.14.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Earle Elementary School)34.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Earle School District)34.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Earle Elementary School)39.230.4
 8.8%
   4th Grade English (Earle School District)39.230.4
 8.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Earle Elementary School)6.517.3
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Earle School District)6.517.3
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Earle Elementary School)4.413
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Earle School District)4.413
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Earle Elementary School)17.313.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Earle School District)17.313.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Earle Elementary School)62.850
 12.8%
   5th Grade English (Earle School District)62.850
 12.8%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Earle Elementary School)37.120.9
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Earle School District)37.120.9
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Earle Elementary School)8.612.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Earle School District)8.612.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Earle Elementary School)8.612.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Earle School District)8.612.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Earle Elementary School)59.436.7
 22.7%
   6th Grade English (Earle School District)59.436.7
 22.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Earle Elementary School)18.813.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Earle School District)18.813.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Earle Elementary School)9.46.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (Earle School District)9.46.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Earle Elementary School)12.513.4
 0.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Earle School District)12.513.4
 0.9%
   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 Students288231
 19.8%
African American282215
 23.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander01
White26
 200%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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

High : Earle High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Earle Elementary School.

Students at Earle Elementary School are 93% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

Earle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Arkansas elementary schools.


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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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