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:
449^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,903

Students who attend Anna Strong Learning Academy usually attend:

High:

Lee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.2%

Hispanic:

4.3%

White:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anna Strong Learning Academy ranks worse than 90.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), White (3.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anna Strong Learning Academy is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Anna Strong Learning Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 236^th 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
2015	11.53	445^th	466	4.5%
2016	4.47	494^th	494	0.0%
2017	7.10	473^rd	485	2.5%
2018	2.76	477^th	480	0.6%
2019	5.19	475^th	488	2.7%
2021	8.27	467^th	496	5.8%
2022	8.26	457^th	487	6.2%
2023	7.32	468^th	492	4.9%
2024	14.48	449^th	497	9.7%

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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 Anna Strong Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	25	237	3	4	0	0	0	269
2014	22	217	1	2	0	0	0	242
2015	22	191	1	5	0	0	0	219
2016	35	262	0	2	0	0	0	299
2017	41	417	2	14	0	0	0	474
2018	44	397	3	15	0	0	0	459
2019	39	380	3	17	2	0	0	441
2020	34	307	1	19	0	0	0	361
2021	37	345	1	23	0	2	0	408
2022	21	327	1	15	0	0	1	365
2023	13	343	0	16	0	1	3	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 475^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 468^th 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)	55.2	21	34.2%
3rd Grade English (Lee County School District)	55.2	21	34.2%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	18.4	26.3	7.9%
3rd Grade Math (Lee County School District)	18.4	26.3	7.9%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	7.9	13.1	5.2%
3rd Grade Science (Lee County School District)	7.9	13.1	5.2%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	10.6	10.5	0.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Lee County School District)	10.6	10.5	0.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	43.7	38.2	5.5%
4th Grade English (Lee County School District)	43.7	38.2	5.5%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	29.1	29.1
4th Grade Math (Lee County School District)	29.1	29.1
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	14.5	12.8	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	14.5	12.8	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	25.5	21.8	3.7%
4th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)	25.5	21.8	3.7%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	55.6	43.4	12.2%
5th Grade English (Lee County School District)	55.6	43.4	12.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	24.1	10	14.1%
5th Grade Math (Lee County School District)	24.1	10	14.1%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	11.3	0	11.3%
5th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	11.3	0	11.3%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	13.2	6.7	6.5%
5th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)	13.2	6.7	6.5%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	49.2	41.6	7.6%
6th Grade English (Lee County School District)	49.2	41.6	7.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	11.9	20.9	9%
6th Grade Math (Lee County School District)	11.9	20.9	9%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	5.1	10.4	5.3%
6th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	5.1	10.4	5.3%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Anna Strong Learning Academy)	10.2	16.7	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Lee County School District)	10.2	16.7	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	441	376	14.7%
African American	380	343	9.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	17	16	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	39	13	66.7%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Anna Strong Learning Academy

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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
Anna Strong Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	214 South Alabama Street	Marianna	72360	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 295-7140	376	29	12.9	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	343 (91.2%)	16 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	14.5	449^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.7%		7.3	468^th of 492 public elementary schools	4.9%	19	12.0	14.3	18.4	23.3	16.3	14.0	18.4	20.4	13.3	16.8	20.0	18.3	22.5	16.7	19.6	14.0	14.2	20.4	13.3	15.7	$13,903	$3,644	$10,258
Barton Elementary School	Public	K-6	9546 Hwy 85 S	Barton	72312	Phillips County	Barton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 572-3984	351	29	12.2	100.0%	233 (66.4%)	88 (25.1%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	23.8	402^nd of 497 public elementary schools	19.1%		26.8	382^nd of 492 public elementary schools	22.4%	20	38.5	20.0	17.6	23.6	24.4	41.0	14.3	17.7	25.5	24.4	25.7	8.6	19.6	15.7	17.6	15.4	31.4	7.9	23.5	18.7	$9,867	$1,370	$8,497
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	105 Westwood St	Palestine	72372	St. Francis County	Palestine-Wheatley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 581-2246	426	26	16.5	99.3%	365 (85.7%)	44 (10.3%)	8 (1.9%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	326^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.4%		48.1	291^st of 492 public elementary schools	40.9%	35	27.1	32.3	19.7	31.4	27.9	35.6	33.9	21.5	28.2	29.9	44.1	37.1	16.0	23.9	30.3	28.8	32.3	26.8	26.8	28.7	$7,154	$1,314	$5,840
Marvell-Elaine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1018b Hwy 49	Marvell	72366	Phillips County	Marvell-Elaine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 829-2946	204	14	14.2	100.0%	8 (3.9%)	194 (95.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	496^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.2%		2.2	492^nd of 492 public elementary schools	0.0%	4	5.9	0.0	0.0	10.0	4.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	1.5	11.1	0.0	0.0	5.0	4.6	5.6	0.0	0.0	5.0	3.1	$12,462	$2,700	$9,762
Stewart Elementary School	Public	3-5	625 Irving St	Forrest City	72335	St. Francis County	Forrest City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 633-1365	440	21	21.2	100.0%	22 (5.0%)	395 (89.8%)	9 (2.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	21.2	418^th of 497 public elementary schools	15.9%		10.3	455^th of 492 public elementary schools	7.5%	37	18.2	21.0	25.9		21.6	17.1	21.7	26.9		21.7	20.9	28.3	30.0		26.1	13.9	19.4	11.5		14.8	$10,175	$2,582	$7,592
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	801 Deaderick Rd	Forrest City	72335	St. Francis County	Forrest City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 633-2141	725	31	23.4	100.0%	24 (3.3%)	686 (94.6%)	6 (0.8%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$14,560	$6,679	$7,882
J.F. Wahl Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	125 Hicklory Hill	West Helena	72390	Phillips County	Helena / West Helena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 338-4425	519	34	15.3	100.0%	23 (4.4%)	476 (91.7%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	10.9	465^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.4%		13.7	434^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.8%	31	15.9	7.8	8.4	26.8	14.2	17.5	6.3	9.9	28.6	15.0	14.3	3.2	8.4	16.1	10.3	12.7	11.0	8.5	16.1	11.8	$11,715	$3,313	$8,402
KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	210 Cherry St	Helena	72342	Phillips County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 753-9800	451	30	15.0	100.0%	20 (4.4%)	420 (93.1%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14.5	448^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.9%		18.1	417^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.2%	31	18.8	11.3	20.3		16.9	20.3	12.7	20.4		17.8	17.7	12.7	13.6		14.8	23.1	12.7	20.3		18.8	$12,742	$3,632	$9,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Anna Strong Learning Academy

What is the racial makeup of Anna Strong Learning Academy?

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

Is Anna Strong Learning Academy a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Anna Strong Learning Academy attend?

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

High : Lee High School

How many students attend Anna Strong Learning Academy?

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

What district is Anna Strong Learning Academy in?

Lee County School District

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