Anna Strong Learning Academy

Summary:

Anna Strong Learning Academy is an elementary school in Marianna, AR, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 376 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 236 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Anna Strong Learning Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past several years.

The school significantly underperforms the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas on standardized tests, with only 16.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%, and a math proficiency rate of 19.6% compared to 36.4% statewide. Anna Strong Learning Academy has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.85% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a very high-poverty student population. Despite spending $13,903 per student, which is significantly more than the state average, the school has shown no meaningful improvement in its state rankings or test scores over the past decade.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Palestine-Wheatley Elementary, Anna Strong Learning Academy performs significantly worse across all academic metrics. The school's persistent underperformance suggests systemic challenges that may require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address, including factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 214 South Alabama Street
       Marianna, AR  72360


(870) 295-7140

District: Lee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
449th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,903 Help


Students who attend Anna Strong Learning Academy usually attend:

High:    Lee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.2%
Hispanic:
4.3%
White:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anna Strong Learning Academy ranks worse than 90.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), White (3.5%). (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 Anna Strong Learning Academy is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Anna Strong Learning Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anna Strong Learning Academy is $13,903.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Anna Strong Learning Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County School District 236th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anna Strong Learning Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 11.53 445th 466 4.5%
2016 4.47 494th 494 0.0%
2017 7.10 473rd 485 2.5%
2018 2.76 477th 480 0.6%
2019 5.19 475th 488 2.7%
2021 8.27 467th 496 5.8%
2022 8.26 457th 487 6.2%
2023 7.32 468th 492 4.9%
2024 14.48 449th 497 9.7%
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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 Anna Strong Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 25 237 3 4 0 0 0 0 269
2014 22 217 1 2 0 0 0 0 242
2015 22 191 1 5 0 0 0 0 219
2016 35 262 0 2 0 0 0 0 299
2017 41 417 2 14 0 0 0 0 474
2018 44 397 3 15 0 0 0 0 459
2019 39 380 3 17 2 0 0 0 441
2020 34 307 1 19 0 0 0 0 361
2021 37 345 1 23 0 2 0 0 408
2022 21 327 1 15 0 0 1 0 365
2023 13 343 0 16 0 1 3 0 376

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 Anna Strong Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 269 16.6 16.1 98.9
2014 242 24.8 9.7 98.8
2015 219 26.0 8.4 98.6
2016 299 24.0 12.4 99
2017 474 42.0 11.2 37.1
2018 459 37.7 12.1 35.3
2019 441 29.9 14.7 100
2020 361 29.0 12.4 100
2021 408 30.6 13.3 94.9
2022 365 30.5 11.9 100
2023 376 29.0 12.9 100

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 Anna Strong Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 269 16.6 16.1 98.9
2014 242 24.8 9.7 98.8
2015 219 26.0 8.4 98.6
2016 299 24.0 12.4 99
2017 474 42.0 11.2 37.1
2018 459 37.7 12.1 35.3
2019 441 29.9 14.7 100
2020 361 29.0 12.4 100
2021 408 30.6 13.3 94.9
2022 365 30.5 11.9 100
2023 376 29.0 12.9 100

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 Anna Strong Learning Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,644 (26.2%) $10,258 (73.8%) $13,903

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anna Strong Learning Academy

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 475th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 468th of 492 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)55.221
 34.2%
   3rd Grade English (Lee County School District)55.221
 34.2%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)18.426.3
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Lee County School District)18.426.3
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)7.913.1
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Lee County School District)7.913.1
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)10.610.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lee County School District)10.610.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)43.738.2
 5.5%
   4th Grade English (Lee County School District)43.738.2
 5.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)29.129.1
   4th Grade Math (Lee County School District)29.129.1
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)14.512.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Lee County School District)14.512.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)25.521.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)25.521.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)55.643.4
 12.2%
   5th Grade English (Lee County School District)55.643.4
 12.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)24.110
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lee County School District)24.110
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)11.30
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Lee County School District)11.30
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)13.26.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)13.26.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)49.241.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade English (Lee County School District)49.241.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)11.920.9
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Lee County School District)11.920.9
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)5.110.4
 5.3%
   6th Grade Science (Lee County School District)5.110.4
 5.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)10.216.7
 6.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)10.216.7
 6.5%
   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 Students441376
 14.7%
African American380343
 9.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander01
White3913
 66.7%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Anna Strong Learning Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Lee High School

Students at Anna Strong Learning Academy are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% White.

Anna Strong Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Anna Strong Learning Academy.


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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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