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McGehee Elementary School

Summary:

McGehee Elementary School is a public elementary school in McGehee, Arkansas, serving 530 students in grades K-5 and part of the McGehee School District, which is ranked 184 out of 252 school districts in the state.

McGehee Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ATLAS and ACT Aspire assessments, is generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.8%), Reading (30.7%), and Mathematics (49%) were all lower than the state averages. Compared to the nearby Central Elementary, Reed Elementary, and Dermott Elementary schools, McGehee Elementary generally outperforms the Dumas School District schools in academic proficiency, but lags behind the Dermott School District in some subject areas.

The high free and reduced-lunch rate of 100% at McGehee Elementary School, as well as the nearby schools, indicates that these schools serve a predominantly low-income student population. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, McGehee Elementary School has consistently struggled to improve academic outcomes for its students, suggesting that addressing these challenges will require a multi-faceted approach that considers the unique needs and resources of the local community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 409 Oak St
       McGehee, AR  71654

(870) 222-5400

District: McGehee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,010 Help


Students who attend McGehee Elementary School usually attend:

High:    McGehee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
African American:
40.0%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McGehee Elementary School ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50%), African American (40%), Hispanic (5.3%). (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 McGehee Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGehee Elementary School is $10,010.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

McGehee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McGehee School District 184th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McGehee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.99 339th 411 17.5%
2006 29.21 317th 402 21.1%
2007 17.56 386th 440 12.3%
2008 22.59 372nd 439 15.3%
2009 25.24 363rd 445 18.4%
2010 30.83 365th 457 20.1%
2011 30.30 376th 471 20.2%
2012 47.92 297th 468 36.5%
2013 51.62 276th 476 42.0%
2014 38.58 347th 471 26.3%
2015 30.08 356th 466 23.6%
2016 22.44 418th 494 15.4%
2017 19.51 422nd 485 13.0%
2018 21.77 402nd 480 16.3%
2019 35.86 344th 488 29.5%
2021 32.16 362nd 496 27.0%
2022 50.03 272nd 487 44.1%
2023 64.52 171st 492 65.2%
2024 51.26 248th 497 50.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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 McGehee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 417 309 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1989 165 121 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 286
1990 405 303 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1991 422 310 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1992 409 321 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 411 312 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1994 423 429 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1995 361 412 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1996 361 412 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1997 341 374 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1998 328 389 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1999 330 379 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 314 360 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 684
2001 316 335 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2002 257 289 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 257 289 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 250 286 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 319 322 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2006 342 338 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 690
2007 358 322 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 698
2008 329 316 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 663
2009 336 323 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2010 331 345 1 17 0 0 1 0 695
2011 328 317 1 21 0 0 7 0 674
2012 346 315 1 18 0 0 9 0 689
2013 341 332 1 22 1 0 16 0 713
2014 347 330 1 22 2 0 14 0 716
2015 313 345 1 33 1 1 23 0 717
2016 328 354 4 35 1 0 21 0 743
2017 325 336 9 42 3 0 22 0 737
2018 328 340 5 37 1 0 19 0 730
2019 323 322 7 32 1 0 20 0 705
2020 309 294 6 31 2 0 20 0 662
2021 322 267 5 35 1 0 33 0 663
2022 277 235 5 24 1 0 26 0 568
2023 265 212 4 28 0 0 21 0 530

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 McGehee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 37.0 19.7 n/a
1989 286 38.0 7.5 n/a
1990 713 18.0 39.6 52.2
1991 738 41.6 17.7 43.9
1992 738 41.0 18.0 46.2
1993 728 42.0 17.3 44
1994 858 48.0 17.9 48.3
1995 784 49.1 16.0 56.8
1996 784 49.1 16.0 56.8
1997 725 46.1 15.7 53.5
1998 724 46.1 15.7 55.2
1999 716 39.0 18.4 59.4
2000 684 42.0 16.3 60.7
2001 662 38.0 17.4 67.5
2002 559 42.0 13.3 69.6
2003 559 42.0 13.3 69.6
2004 552 41.0 13.5 71.6
2005 656 42.0 15.6 68.1
2006 690 41.0 16.8 72.6
2007 698 49.0 14.2 66
2008 663 52.0 12.8 79.6
2009 676 48.0 14.1 78.7
2010 695 48.5 14.4 80.1
2011 674 47.1 14.2 78.2
2012 689 47.9 14.3 79.8
2013 713 47.1 15.1 79.2
2014 716 52.4 13.6 81.6
2015 717 53.0 13.5 77.1
2016 743 53.0 14.0 80.5
2017 737 55.8 13.1 49.3
2018 730 54.8 13.3 53.4
2019 705 50.4 13.9 100
2020 662 50.4 13.1 100
2021 663 49.9 13.2 100
2022 568 42.9 13.2 100
2023 530 39.0 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 McGehee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 37.0 19.7 n/a
1989 286 38.0 7.5 n/a
1990 713 18.0 39.6 52.2
1991 738 41.6 17.7 43.9
1992 738 41.0 18.0 46.2
1993 728 42.0 17.3 44
1994 858 48.0 17.9 48.3
1995 784 49.1 16.0 56.8
1996 784 49.1 16.0 56.8
1997 725 46.1 15.7 53.5
1998 724 46.1 15.7 55.2
1999 716 39.0 18.4 59.4
2000 684 42.0 16.3 60.7
2001 662 38.0 17.4 67.5
2002 559 42.0 13.3 69.6
2003 559 42.0 13.3 69.6
2004 552 41.0 13.5 71.6
2005 656 42.0 15.6 68.1
2006 690 41.0 16.8 72.6
2007 698 49.0 14.2 66
2008 663 52.0 12.8 79.6
2009 676 48.0 14.1 78.7
2010 695 48.5 14.4 80.1
2011 674 47.1 14.2 78.2
2012 689 47.9 14.3 79.8
2013 713 47.1 15.1 79.2
2014 716 52.4 13.6 81.6
2015 717 53.0 13.5 77.1
2016 743 53.0 14.0 80.5
2017 737 55.8 13.1 49.3
2018 730 54.8 13.3 53.4
2019 705 50.4 13.9 100
2020 662 50.4 13.1 100
2021 663 49.9 13.2 100
2022 568 42.9 13.2 100
2023 530 39.0 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 McGehee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,316 (23.1%) $7,694 (76.9%) $10,010

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McGehee 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 344th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 171st of 492 Elementary schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (McGehee Elementary School)80.273.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English (McGehee School District)80.273.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (McGehee Elementary School)61.568.8
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (McGehee School District)61.568.8
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (McGehee Elementary School)30.239.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Science (McGehee School District)30.239.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (McGehee Elementary School)36.534.4
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (McGehee School District)36.534.4
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (McGehee Elementary School)62.875
 12.2%
   4th Grade English (McGehee School District)62.875
 12.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (McGehee Elementary School)5975
 16%
   4th Grade Math (McGehee School District)5975
 16%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (McGehee Elementary School)23.147
 23.9%
   4th Grade Science (McGehee School District)23.147
 23.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (McGehee Elementary School)38.445.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Reading (McGehee School District)38.445.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (McGehee Elementary School)66.776.1
 9.4%
   5th Grade English (McGehee School District)66.776.1
 9.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (McGehee Elementary School)46.938.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (McGehee School District)46.938.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (McGehee Elementary School)30.926
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (McGehee School District)30.926
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (McGehee Elementary School)33.432.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Reading (McGehee School District)33.432.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students705530
 24.8%
African American322212
 34.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic3228
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White323265
 18%
Two or More Races2021
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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

High : McGehee High School

McGehee Elementary School ranks 248th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McGehee Elementary School are 50% White, 40% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended McGehee Elementary School.


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