Flippin Elementary School

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Flippin Elementary School ranks 243 rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Flippin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 405 students in grades K-4 in Flippin, Arkansas, which is part of the Flippin School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the state, with test scores and rankings that fall below the state average.

Flippin Elementary School's test scores are generally below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and only 28.2% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average. Additionally, Flippin Elementary has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a very high level of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Norfork Elementary and Amanda Gist Elementary, Flippin Elementary School performs significantly worse on test scores and has a lower SchoolDigger ranking. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have been difficult to overcome, despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting both academic and socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public K-4

209 Alford St
Flippin, AR 72634

(870) 453-8860

District: Flippin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
243^rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,367

Students who attend Flippin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Flippin Middle School
High:	Flippin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flippin Elementary School ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flippin Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Flippin Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flippin Elementary School is $10,367.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Flippin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Flippin School District 104^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flippin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	57.79	195^th	411	52.6%
2006	42.06	275^th	402	31.6%
2007	68.58	133^rd	440	69.8%
2008	71.96	116^th	439	73.6%
2009	70.05	130^th	445	70.8%
2010	49.45	282^nd	457	38.3%
2011	60.90	211^th	471	55.2%
2012	44.28	319^th	468	31.8%
2013	38.44	350^th	476	26.5%
2014	49.87	276^th	471	41.4%
2015	47.30	236^th	466	49.4%
2016	39.42	342^nd	494	30.8%
2017	39.32	321^st	485	33.8%
2018	47.52	268^th	480	44.2%
2019	42.05	316^th	488	35.2%
2021	35.03	349^th	496	29.6%
2022	36.73	335^th	487	31.2%
2023	54.37	239^th	492	51.4%
2024	52.26	243^rd	497	51.1%

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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 Flippin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	402	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	404
1989	420	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422
1990	414	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	414
1991	422	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1992	432	4	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	438
1993	435	3	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	445
1994	472	3	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	480
1995	465	4	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	476
1996	465	4	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	476
1997	431	1	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	437
1998	416	2	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	423
1999	419	0	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	424
2000	418	0	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	426
2001	430	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	432
2002	420	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	422
2003	420	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	422
2004	393	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	399
2005	423	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	429
2006	442	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	447
2007	440	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	447
2008	429	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	438
2009	426	2	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	438
2010	394	0	0	10	5	1	7	417
2011	393	0	0	10	1	0	16	420
2012	402	0	1	7	1	0	13	424
2013	433	0	1	6	4	2	7	453
2014	416	1	3	9	3	2	8	442
2015	420	2	4	10	1	2	6	445
2016	440	3	5	10	2	1	4	465
2017	445	2	4	11	2	0	8	472
2018	369	0	2	10	3	0	17	401
2019	364	2	2	10	4	0	22	404
2020	361	0	1	13	2	0	17	394
2021	340	0	1	11	3	0	10	365
2022	379	1	1	11	2	0	10	404
2023	381	0	0	9	4	0	11	405

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 Flippin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	22.9	17.6	n/a
1989	422	23.0	18.3	n/a
1990	414	23.0	18.0	37.2
1991	422	24.0	17.5	38.4
1992	438	24.0	18.2	95
1993	445	24.0	18.5	36.9
1994	480	24.0	20.0	40
1995	476	24.9	19.1	37.8
1996	476	24.9	19.1	37.8
1997	437	21.9	20.0	42.8
1998	423	21.9	19.3	41.6
1999	424	19.1	22.2	56.1
2000	426	24.0	17.8	53.5
2001	432	23.0	18.8	57.2
2002	422	25.0	16.9	59.2
2003	422	25.0	16.9	59.2
2004	399	28.0	14.3	63.7
2005	429	33.0	13.0	60.8
2006	447	33.0	13.5	59.5
2007	447	33.0	13.5	78.5
2008	438	34.0	12.9	63.5
2009	438	34.0	12.9	70.1
2010	417	35.8	11.2	73.9
2011	420	30.7	13.6	77.9
2012	424	30.5	13.8	74.8
2013	453	30.3	14.9	78.4
2014	442	31.7	13.9	75.3
2015	445	32.0	13.9	79.3
2016	465	30.0	15.5	78.3
2017	472	31.2	15.1	37.7
2018	401	24.8	16.1	30.4
2019	404	25.0	16.1	77.2
2020	394	26.2	14.9	100
2021	365	25.0	14.5	100
2022	404	25.5	15.8	100
2023	405	29.9	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 Flippin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	22.9	17.6	n/a
1989	422	23.0	18.3	n/a
1990	414	23.0	18.0	37.2
1991	422	24.0	17.5	38.4
1992	438	24.0	18.2	95
1993	445	24.0	18.5	36.9
1994	480	24.0	20.0	40
1995	476	24.9	19.1	37.8
1996	476	24.9	19.1	37.8
1997	437	21.9	20.0	42.8
1998	423	21.9	19.3	41.6
1999	424	19.1	22.2	56.1
2000	426	24.0	17.8	53.5
2001	432	23.0	18.8	57.2
2002	422	25.0	16.9	59.2
2003	422	25.0	16.9	59.2
2004	399	28.0	14.3	63.7
2005	429	33.0	13.0	60.8
2006	447	33.0	13.5	59.5
2007	447	33.0	13.5	78.5
2008	438	34.0	12.9	63.5
2009	438	34.0	12.9	70.1
2010	417	35.8	11.2	73.9
2011	420	30.7	13.6	77.9
2012	424	30.5	13.8	74.8
2013	453	30.3	14.9	78.4
2014	442	31.7	13.9	75.3
2015	445	32.0	13.9	79.3
2016	465	30.0	15.5	78.3
2017	472	31.2	15.1	37.7
2018	401	24.8	16.1	30.4
2019	404	25.0	16.1	77.2
2020	394	26.2	14.9	100
2021	365	25.0	14.5	100
2022	404	25.5	15.8	100
2023	405	29.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flippin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,748 (26.5%)	$7,619 (73.5%)	$10,367

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flippin 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 316^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 239^th of 492 Elementary schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Flippin Elementary School)	63.1	71.3	8.2%
3rd Grade English (Flippin School District)	63.1	71.3	8.2%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Flippin Elementary School)	58.4	62.1	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Flippin School District)	58.4	62.1	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Flippin Elementary School)	40	34.9	5.1%
3rd Grade Science (Flippin School District)	40	34.9	5.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Flippin Elementary School)	32.3	28.8	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Flippin School District)	32.3	28.8	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Flippin Elementary School)	61.3	57.4	3.9%
4th Grade English (Flippin School District)	61.3	57.4	3.9%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Flippin Elementary School)	56.4	44.3	12.1%
4th Grade Math (Flippin School District)	56.4	44.3	12.1%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Flippin Elementary School)	43.6	41	2.6%
4th Grade Science (Flippin School District)	43.6	41	2.6%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Flippin Elementary School)	37.1	39.3	2.2%
4th Grade Reading (Flippin School District)	37.1	39.3	2.2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	404	405	0.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	364	381	4.7%
Two or More Races	22	11	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.2%	100%	22.8%

Schools Near Flippin 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
Flippin Elementary School	Public	K-4	209 Alford St	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-8860	405	30	13.5	100.0%	381 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	52.3	243^rd of 497 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.4	239^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.4%	4	42.0	26.7			33.6	42.0	31.6			36.3	38.0	20.0			28.2	40.0	45.0			42.8	$10,367	$2,748	$7,619
Amanda Gist Elementary School	Public	K-6	152 Lucille St	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6655	397	30	13.4	100.0%	383 (96.5%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75.2	107^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.5%		76.6	105^th of 492 public elementary schools	78.7%	2	38.4	57.5	47.0	38.5	44.7	38.3	57.5	55.1	38.5	46.7	46.7	51.1	42.9	51.9	48.1	40.0	55.3	44.9	38.5	44.3	$8,560	$1,413	$7,148
Yellville-Summit Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville-Summit School District.	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 449-4244	399	21	19.0	95.2%	382 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	66.6	157^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.4%		43.1	317^th of 492 public elementary schools	35.6%	160	32.9	35.0			33.9	34.2	40.0			36.8	61.6	43.3			53.3	52.0	45.0			48.8	$8,574	$1,678	$6,897
Hackler Intermediate School	Public	3-5	965 West Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1288	830	47	17.5	45.9%	754 (90.8%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (3.6%)	12 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	66	163^rd of 497 public elementary schools	67.2%		68.6	151^st of 492 public elementary schools	69.3%	12	33.1	40.9	42.8		38.9	35.2	40.9	42.1		39.4	41.9	48.0	54.7		48.2	37.7	39.9	41.1		39.6	$7,662	$1,320	$6,342
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
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary	Public	1-2	618 N College St	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1251	552	34	16.4	49.1%	506 (91.7%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.9%)								(n/a)																					$8,744	$1,568	$7,176
Bruno-Pyatt Elementary	Public	K-6	4754 Hwy 125 South	Everton	72633	Boone County	Ozark Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(870) 427-5227	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					29.0					32.2					29.0					22.6
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
Lead Hill Elementary School	Public	K-6	6966 Milum Rd	Lead Hill	72644	Boone County	Lead Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 436-5677	187	12	15.0	98.4%	170 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	36.3	341^st of 497 public elementary schools	31.4%		30	369^th of 492 public elementary schools	25.0%	28	23.8	28.0	30.8	7.1	22.0	23.8	24.0	30.8	10.7	22.0	33.3	24.0	46.1	21.5	31.0	66.7	36.0	38.5	17.9	38.0	$11,802	$2,246	$9,556

Frequently Asked Questions about Flippin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Flippin Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Flippin Middle School
High : Flippin High School

Is Flippin Elementary School a good school?

Flippin Elementary School ranks 243^rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Flippin Elementary School in?

Flippin School District

What is the racial makeup of Flippin Elementary School?

Students at Flippin Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Flippin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Flippin Elementary School.

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