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Hermitage Elementary School

Summary:

Hermitage Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Hermitage, Arkansas, with 231 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9 for the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Hermitage School District, which is ranked 185 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending $12,495 per student, which is higher than the nearby Hampton Elementary School ($9,949) and Warren Elementary School ($9,525), Hermitage Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 31.5% in English Language Arts, 31.4% in Mathematics, and 35.2% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 36.4%, and 35.6%, respectively. Additionally, Hermitage Elementary has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population, which is significantly higher than the nearby Hampton Elementary (70.18%) and Warren Elementary (100%).

Hermitage Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 349 out of 471 Arkansas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 272 out of 497 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school is struggling to improve student outcomes. Comparing Hermitage Elementary to its nearby counterparts, such as Hampton Elementary and Warren Elementary, which are also in high-poverty districts, highlights opportunities for the Hermitage School District to learn from successful practices and implement more effective strategies to support the academic growth of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 206 W School Dr
       Hermitage, AR  71647

(870) 463-8500

District: Hermitage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,495 Help


Students who attend Hermitage Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hermitage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
27.8%
African American:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hermitage Elementary School ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hermitage Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (27.8%), African American (13.7%). (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 Hermitage Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hermitage Elementary School is $12,495.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hermitage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermitage School District 185th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hermitage Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.46 316th 411 23.1%
2006 32.26 309th 402 23.1%
2007 18.79 383rd 440 13.0%
2008 26.44 354th 439 19.4%
2009 30.36 351st 445 21.1%
2010 30.83 364th 457 20.4%
2011 28.02 390th 471 17.2%
2012 38.25 356th 468 23.9%
2013 38.29 351st 476 26.3%
2014 38.07 349th 471 25.9%
2015 23.11 387th 466 17.0%
2016 23.15 415th 494 16.0%
2017 27.27 382nd 485 21.2%
2018 39.03 327th 480 31.9%
2019 39.95 327th 488 33.0%
2021 38.52 331st 496 33.3%
2022 36.18 338th 487 30.6%
2023 40.24 329th 492 33.1%
2024 47.29 272nd 497 45.3%
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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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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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Enrollment information for Hermitage Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 130 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1989 170 135 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 186 131 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1991 164 127 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 165 119 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1993 174 117 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 167 110 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1995 156 107 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1996 156 107 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1997 148 98 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 147 108 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 162 86 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 154 74 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 172 63 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 167 68 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 167 68 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 181 65 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 167 53 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 182 57 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 149 52 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 155 49 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2009 146 45 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2010 160 41 0 75 0 0 0 0 276
2011 162 47 0 79 0 0 2 0 290
2012 167 45 0 87 0 0 0 0 299
2013 152 46 0 84 0 0 0 0 282
2014 123 55 0 90 0 0 0 0 268
2015 111 46 0 88 0 0 0 0 245
2016 126 51 0 93 0 0 2 0 272
2017 121 55 0 83 3 0 2 0 264
2018 143 53 0 77 3 0 2 0 278
2019 125 53 0 76 1 0 2 0 257
2020 110 50 0 79 1 0 3 0 243
2021 107 43 0 76 2 0 2 0 230
2022 106 33 0 76 3 0 2 0 220
2023 121 33 0 71 4 0 2 0 231
2024 127 31 0 63 4 0 2 0 227

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 Hermitage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 18.3 16.9 n/a
1989 323 20.0 16.1 n/a
1990 335 19.0 17.6 57.3
1991 320 16.4 19.5 62.8
1992 317 18.2 17.4 64
1993 324 17.7 18.3 63.9
1994 320 19.2 16.7 67.8
1995 308 18.1 17.0 68.2
1996 308 18.1 17.0 68.2
1997 294 17.5 16.8 61.9
1998 290 17.5 16.6 64.5
1999 276 14.9 18.5 75
2000 275 23.0 12.0 72.4
2001 287 17.0 16.9 71.4
2002 292 18.0 16.2 73.6
2003 292 18.0 16.2 73.6
2004 318 17.0 18.7 66.4
2005 292 19.0 15.4 68.2
2006 311 17.0 18.3 61.7
2007 268 27.0 9.9 79.1
2008 278 22.0 12.6 68.7
2009 263 21.0 12.5 73
2010 276 24.6 11.5 80.8
2011 290 24.8 11.6 78.3
2012 299 25.4 11.7 82.3
2013 282 21.3 13.2 80.5
2014 268 23.9 11.1 85.8
2015 245 24.0 10.2 81.6
2016 272 23.0 11.8 82.7
2017 264 22.1 11.9 6.4
2018 278 24.1 11.5 5.4
2019 257 18.7 13.7 100
2020 243 20.7 11.7 100
2021 230 19.6 11.6 100
2022 220 16.0 13.6 100
2023 231 15.4 14.9 100
2024 227 15.3 14.8 100

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 Hermitage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 18.3 16.9 n/a
1989 323 20.0 16.1 n/a
1990 335 19.0 17.6 57.3
1991 320 16.4 19.5 62.8
1992 317 18.2 17.4 64
1993 324 17.7 18.3 63.9
1994 320 19.2 16.7 67.8
1995 308 18.1 17.0 68.2
1996 308 18.1 17.0 68.2
1997 294 17.5 16.8 61.9
1998 290 17.5 16.6 64.5
1999 276 14.9 18.5 75
2000 275 23.0 12.0 72.4
2001 287 17.0 16.9 71.4
2002 292 18.0 16.2 73.6
2003 292 18.0 16.2 73.6
2004 318 17.0 18.7 66.4
2005 292 19.0 15.4 68.2
2006 311 17.0 18.3 61.7
2007 268 27.0 9.9 79.1
2008 278 22.0 12.6 68.7
2009 263 21.0 12.5 73
2010 276 24.6 11.5 80.8
2011 290 24.8 11.6 78.3
2012 299 25.4 11.7 82.3
2013 282 21.3 13.2 80.5
2014 268 23.9 11.1 85.8
2015 245 24.0 10.2 81.6
2016 272 23.0 11.8 82.7
2017 264 22.1 11.9 6.4
2018 278 24.1 11.5 5.4
2019 257 18.7 13.7 100
2020 243 20.7 11.7 100
2021 230 19.6 11.6 100
2022 220 16.0 13.6 100
2023 231 15.4 14.9 100
2024 227 15.3 14.8 100

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 Hermitage Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,017 (24.1%) $9,479 (75.9%) $12,495

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hermitage 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 327th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 329th of 492 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Hermitage Elementary School)70.955.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English (Hermitage School District)70.955.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Hermitage Elementary School)67.837
 30.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Hermitage School District)67.837
 30.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Hermitage Elementary School)45.129.6
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Hermitage School District)45.129.6
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Hermitage Elementary School)45.237
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hermitage School District)45.237
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Hermitage Elementary School)48.650
 1.4%
   4th Grade English (Hermitage School District)48.650
 1.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Hermitage Elementary School)42.833.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Math (Hermitage School District)42.833.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hermitage Elementary School)2025
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Hermitage School District)2025
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hermitage Elementary School)2033.4
 13.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Hermitage School District)2033.4
 13.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Hermitage Elementary School)72.770.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English (Hermitage School District)72.770.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Hermitage Elementary School)39.444.4
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Hermitage School District)39.444.4
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Hermitage Elementary School)30.322.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Hermitage School District)30.322.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Hermitage Elementary School)33.437
 3.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Hermitage School District)33.437
 3.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Hermitage Elementary School)78.661.5
 17.1%
   6th Grade English (Hermitage School District)78.661.5
 17.1%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Hermitage Elementary School)45.246.2
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Hermitage School District)45.246.2
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Hermitage Elementary School)5030.8
 19.2%
   6th Grade Science (Hermitage School District)5030.8
 19.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Hermitage Elementary School)30.934.6
 3.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Hermitage School District)30.934.6
 3.7%
   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 Students257231
 10.1%
African American5333
 37.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian00
Hispanic7671
 6.6%
Pacific Islander00
White125121
 3.2%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hermitage Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 227 students attended Hermitage Elementary School.

Students at Hermitage Elementary School are 56% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% African American, 2% American Indian.

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

High : Hermitage High School

Hermitage Elementary School ranks 272nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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