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Fordyce Elementary Schools

Summary:

Fordyce Elementary Schools is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Fordyce, Arkansas, with 371 students. The school is part of the Fordyce School District, which is ranked 220 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($13,640) than nearby schools like Hampton Elementary School ($9,949) and Bearden Elementary School ($9,679), Fordyce Elementary Schools consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.3%), Reading (25.9%), and Mathematics (32.2%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.63% in 2021-2022 to 30.46% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average.

While Fordyce Elementary Schools has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 13.7 over the past three years, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 295 out of 480 Arkansas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 353 out of 497 in 2023-2024, suggesting that it is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of its peers. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, may be crucial to improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 350 Redbug Cir
       Fordyce, AR  71742

(870) 352-2816

District: Fordyce School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,640 Help


Students who attend Fordyce Elementary Schools usually attend:

High:    Fordyce High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.2%
White:
43.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fordyce Elementary Schools ranks worse than 71% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.2%), White (43.4%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fordyce Elementary Schools is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fordyce Elementary Schools is $13,640.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fordyce Elementary Schools was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fordyce School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordyce School District 220th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fordyce Elementary Schools

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 22.87 343rd 411 16.5%
2006 18.52 345th 402 14.2%
2007 23.66 370th 440 15.9%
2008 37.70 321st 439 26.9%
2009 44.11 290th 445 34.8%
2010 48.43 289th 457 36.8%
2011 33.29 368th 471 21.9%
2012 40.00 351st 468 25.0%
2013 49.74 290th 476 39.1%
2014 23.12 408th 471 13.4%
2015 24.56 380th 466 18.5%
2016 31.26 379th 494 23.3%
2017 20.53 416th 485 14.2%
2018 43.68 295th 480 38.5%
2019 33.14 361st 488 26.0%
2021 28.58 371st 496 25.2%
2022 41.34 315th 487 35.3%
2023 38.33 341st 492 30.7%
2024 34.39 353rd 497 29.0%
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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 Fordyce Elementary Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 143 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1989 165 146 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 311
1990 185 154 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 175 155 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 166 157 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1993 161 176 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 172 152 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 153 142 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 153 142 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 149 163 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 159 160 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 157 174 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 146 160 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2001 143 139 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 139 132 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 139 132 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 271 272 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 551
2005 227 210 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 222 224 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 216 228 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 215 219 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 191 223 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 167 219 0 15 0 0 0 0 401
2011 146 227 1 12 0 0 0 0 386
2012 134 210 0 16 0 0 0 0 360
2013 124 215 0 13 0 0 0 0 352
2014 157 298 0 19 0 0 0 0 474
2015 164 287 1 18 0 0 0 0 470
2016 160 299 0 17 0 0 0 0 476
2017 167 303 0 22 0 0 0 0 492
2018 174 266 0 17 2 0 1 0 460
2019 186 260 0 15 2 0 5 0 468
2020 177 247 1 15 1 0 7 0 448
2021 163 220 0 12 0 0 7 0 402
2022 168 200 0 10 0 0 11 0 389
2023 161 179 1 11 0 0 19 0 371

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 Fordyce Elementary Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 19.1 16.6 n/a
1989 311 20.0 15.5 n/a
1990 341 20.0 17.0 40.2
1991 331 20.0 16.5 37.5
1992 323 20.6 15.6 40.6
1993 337 20.3 16.6 40.9
1994 325 20.8 15.6 42.5
1995 299 20.8 14.4 45.5
1996 299 20.8 14.4 45.5
1997 314 20.8 15.1 50
1998 320 20.8 15.4 46.6
1999 333 18.5 18.0 53.8
2000 309 23.0 13.4 56.6
2001 287 21.0 13.7 54
2002 273 20.0 13.7 53.5
2003 273 20.0 13.7 53.5
2004 551 35.0 15.7 56.1
2005 442 28.0 15.8 49.5
2006 458 29.0 15.8 55
2007 455 32.0 14.2 67.9
2008 441 32.0 13.8 58.5
2009 426 27.0 15.8 66.9
2010 401 26.8 16.0 70.8
2011 386 23.7 16.2 70.5
2012 360 21.6 16.6 73.3
2013 352 22.7 15.4 74.4
2014 474 31.6 14.9 77.8
2015 470 31.0 15.1 73.4
2016 476 32.0 14.8 75
2017 492 33.2 14.7 51.8
2018 460 34.8 13.1 1.1
2019 468 31.8 14.6 42.9
2020 448 32.0 13.9 91.3
2021 402 30.6 13.1 88.6
2022 389 29.1 13.3 77.6
2023 371 26.9 13.7 30.5

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 Fordyce Elementary Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 19.1 16.6 n/a
1989 311 20.0 15.5 n/a
1990 341 20.0 17.0 40.2
1991 331 20.0 16.5 37.5
1992 323 20.6 15.6 40.6
1993 337 20.3 16.6 40.9
1994 325 20.8 15.6 42.5
1995 299 20.8 14.4 45.5
1996 299 20.8 14.4 45.5
1997 314 20.8 15.1 50
1998 320 20.8 15.4 46.6
1999 333 18.5 18.0 53.8
2000 309 23.0 13.4 56.6
2001 287 21.0 13.7 54
2002 273 20.0 13.7 53.5
2003 273 20.0 13.7 53.5
2004 551 35.0 15.7 56.1
2005 442 28.0 15.8 49.5
2006 458 29.0 15.8 55
2007 455 32.0 14.2 67.9
2008 441 32.0 13.8 58.5
2009 426 27.0 15.8 66.9
2010 401 26.8 16.0 70.8
2011 386 23.7 16.2 70.5
2012 360 21.6 16.6 73.3
2013 352 22.7 15.4 74.4
2014 474 31.6 14.9 77.8
2015 470 31.0 15.1 73.4
2016 476 32.0 14.8 75
2017 492 33.2 14.7 51.8
2018 460 34.8 13.1 1.1
2019 468 31.8 14.6 42.9
2020 448 32.0 13.9 91.3
2021 402 30.6 13.1 88.6
2022 389 29.1 13.3 77.6
2023 371 26.9 13.7 30.5

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 Fordyce Elementary Schools

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,854 (35.6%) $8,786 (64.4%) $13,640

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fordyce Elementary Schools

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 361st of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 492 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Fordyce Elementary Schools)6952.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English (Fordyce School District)6952.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Fordyce Elementary Schools)6247.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Fordyce School District)6247.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Fordyce Elementary Schools)34.520
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Fordyce School District)34.520
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Fordyce Elementary Schools)34.522.5
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fordyce School District)34.522.5
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Fordyce Elementary Schools)62.956
 6.9%
   4th Grade English (Fordyce School District)62.956
 6.9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Fordyce Elementary Schools)45.838
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Fordyce School District)45.838
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Fordyce Elementary Schools)34.328
 6.3%
   4th Grade Science (Fordyce School District)34.328
 6.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Fordyce Elementary Schools)37.128
 9.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Fordyce School District)37.128
 9.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Fordyce Elementary Schools)56.580.4
 23.9%
   5th Grade English (Fordyce School District)56.580.4
 23.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Fordyce Elementary Schools)4250
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Fordyce School District)4250
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Fordyce Elementary Schools)33.332.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Fordyce School District)33.332.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Fordyce Elementary Schools)31.834.8
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Fordyce School District)31.834.8
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Fordyce Elementary Schools)67.261.6
 5.6%
   6th Grade English (Fordyce School District)67.261.6
 5.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Fordyce Elementary Schools)4028.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade Math (Fordyce School District)4028.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Fordyce Elementary Schools)34.328.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Science (Fordyce School District)34.328.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Fordyce Elementary Schools)31.530.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Fordyce School District)31.530.8
 0.7%
   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 Students468371
 20.7%
African American260179
 31.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1511
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White186161
 13.4%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%30.5%
 12.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fordyce Elementary Schools

Fordyce Elementary Schools ranks 353rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Fordyce Elementary Schools usually go on to attend:

High : Fordyce High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Fordyce Elementary Schools.

Students at Fordyce Elementary Schools are 48% African American, 43% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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